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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.29, 3,855.34 and 721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.29, 3,855.34 and 721.60 is: 1,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.29 : 3,855.34 = 721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.29/3,855.34 = 721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.29x = 3,855.34 × 721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.29x = 2,782,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,013.34/2,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.37

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