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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.98, 3,886.79 and 742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.98, 3,886.79 and 742.67 is: 1,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.98 : 3,886.79 = 742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.98/3,886.79 = 742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.98x = 3,886.79 × 742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.98x = 2,886,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,582.90/2,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.66

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