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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.12, 3,856.79 and 722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.12, 3,856.79 and 722.35 is: 1,083.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.12 : 3,856.79 = 722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.12/3,856.79 = 722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.12x = 3,856.79 × 722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.12x = 2,785,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,952.26/2,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.56

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