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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.08, 3,853.38 and 720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.08, 3,853.38 and 720.36 is: 1,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.08 : 3,853.38 = 720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.08/3,853.38 = 720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.08x = 3,853.38 × 720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.08x = 2,775,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,820.82/2,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.47

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