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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.73, 3,854.75 and 720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.73, 3,854.75 and 720.99 is: 1,081.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.73 : 3,854.75 = 720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.73/3,854.75 = 720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.73x = 3,854.75 × 720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.73x = 2,779,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,232.60/2,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.53

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