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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.84, 3,887.21 and 742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.84, 3,887.21 and 742.46 is: 1,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.84 : 3,887.21 = 742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.84/3,887.21 = 742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.84x = 3,887.21 × 742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.84x = 2,886,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,074.79/2,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.53

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