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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.22, 3,887.43 and 742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.22, 3,887.43 and 742.28 is: 1,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.22 : 3,887.43 = 742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.22/3,887.43 = 742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.22x = 3,887.43 × 742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.22x = 2,885,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,561.54/2,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.59

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