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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.22, 3,857.85 and 722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.22, 3,857.85 and 722.88 is: 1,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.22 : 3,857.85 = 722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.22/3,857.85 = 722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.22x = 3,857.85 × 722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.22x = 2,788,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,762.61/2,572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.19

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