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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.67, 3,887.49 and 742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.67, 3,887.49 and 742.80 is: 1,114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.67 : 3,887.49 = 742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.67/3,887.49 = 742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.67x = 3,887.49 × 742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.67x = 2,887,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,612.13/2,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.19

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