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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.76, 3,852.74 and 719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.76, 3,852.74 and 719.68 is: 1,079.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.76 : 3,852.74 = 719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.76/3,852.74 = 719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.76x = 3,852.74 × 719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.76x = 2,772,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,739.92/2,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.41

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