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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.96, 3,887.91 and 743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.96, 3,887.91 and 743.22 is: 1,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.96 : 3,887.91 = 743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.96/3,887.91 = 743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.96x = 3,887.91 × 743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.96x = 2,889,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,572.47/2,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.82

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