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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.33, 3,852.54 and 719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.33, 3,852.54 and 719.64 is: 1,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.33 : 3,852.54 = 719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.33/3,852.54 = 719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.33x = 3,852.54 × 719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.33x = 2,772,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,441.89/2,568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.47

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