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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.28, 3,886.12 and 742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.28, 3,886.12 and 742.24 is: 1,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.28 : 3,886.12 = 742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.28/3,886.12 = 742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.28x = 3,886.12 × 742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.28x = 2,884,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,433.71/2,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.13

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