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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.39, 3,851.97 and 719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.39, 3,851.97 and 719.58 is: 1,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.39 : 3,851.97 = 719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.39/3,851.97 = 719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.39x = 3,851.97 × 719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.39x = 2,771,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,800.57/2,568.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.20

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