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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.49, 3,858.71 and 724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.49, 3,858.71 and 724.13 is: 1,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.49 : 3,858.71 = 724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.49/3,858.71 = 724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.49x = 3,858.71 × 724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.49x = 2,794,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,184.76/2,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.18

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