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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.77, 3,856.95 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.77, 3,856.95 and 723.08 is: 1,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.77 : 3,856.95 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.77/3,856.95 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.77x = 3,856.95 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.77x = 2,788,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,893.05/2,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.42

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