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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.37, 3,856.97 and 722.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.37, 3,856.97 and 722.45 is: 1,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.37 : 3,856.97 = 722.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.37/3,856.97 = 722.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.37x = 3,856.97 × 722.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.37x = 2,786,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,479.43/2,571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.66

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