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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.87, 3,894.39 and 747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.87, 3,894.39 and 747.49 is: 1,120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.87 : 3,894.39 = 747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.87/3,894.39 = 747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.87x = 3,894.39 × 747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.87x = 2,911,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,007.85/2,596.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.97

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