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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.33, 3,855.59 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.33, 3,855.59 and 721.62 is: 1,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.33 : 3,855.59 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.33/3,855.59 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.33x = 3,855.59 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.33x = 2,782,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,270.86/2,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.46

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