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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.91, 3,853.06 and 720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.91, 3,853.06 and 720.16 is: 1,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.91 : 3,853.06 = 720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.91/3,853.06 = 720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.91x = 3,853.06 × 720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.91x = 2,774,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,819.69/2,568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.15

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