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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.61, 3,857.34 and 722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.61, 3,857.34 and 722.74 is: 1,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.61 : 3,857.34 = 722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.61/3,857.34 = 722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.61x = 3,857.34 × 722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.61x = 2,787,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,853.91/2,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.09

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