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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.65, 3,856.17 and 721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.65, 3,856.17 and 721.91 is: 1,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.65 : 3,856.17 = 721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.65/3,856.17 = 721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.65x = 3,856.17 × 721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.65x = 2,783,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,820.03/2,570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.93

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