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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.76, 3,855.54 and 722.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.76, 3,855.54 and 722.05 is: 1,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.76 : 3,855.54 = 722.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.76/3,855.54 = 722.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.76x = 3,855.54 × 722.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.76x = 2,783,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,889.05/2,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.91

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