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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.49, 3,857.10 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.49, 3,857.10 and 722.44 is: 1,083.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.49 : 3,857.10 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.49/3,857.10 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.49x = 3,857.10 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.49x = 2,786,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,523.32/2,571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.62

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