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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.63, 3,856.85 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.63, 3,856.85 and 722.93 is: 1,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.63 : 3,856.85 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.63/3,856.85 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.63x = 3,856.85 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.63x = 2,788,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,212.38/2,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.22

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