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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.85, 3,857.73 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.85, 3,857.73 and 722.93 is: 1,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.85 : 3,857.73 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.85/3,857.73 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.85x = 3,857.73 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.85x = 2,788,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,846.75/2,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.37

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