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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.41, 3,858.17 and 723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.41, 3,858.17 and 723.09 is: 1,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.41 : 3,858.17 = 723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.41/3,858.17 = 723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.41x = 3,858.17 × 723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.41x = 2,789,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,804.82/2,572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.51

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