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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.51, 3,887.19 and 742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.51, 3,887.19 and 742.58 is: 1,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.51 : 3,887.19 = 742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.51/3,887.19 = 742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.51x = 3,887.19 × 742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.51x = 2,886,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,530.11/2,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.84

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