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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.91, 3,854.56 and 721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.91, 3,854.56 and 721.16 is: 1,081.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.91 : 3,854.56 = 721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.91/3,854.56 = 721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.91x = 3,854.56 × 721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.91x = 2,779,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,754.49/2,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.65

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