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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.29, 3,887.16 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.29, 3,887.16 and 742.56 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.29 : 3,887.16 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.29/3,887.16 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.29x = 3,887.16 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.29x = 2,886,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,449.53/2,591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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