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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.56, 3,854.99 and 720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.56, 3,854.99 and 720.69 is: 1,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.56 : 3,854.99 = 720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.56/3,854.99 = 720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.56x = 3,854.99 × 720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.56x = 2,778,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,252.74/2,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.22

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