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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.53, 3,858.80 and 723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.53, 3,858.80 and 723.80 is: 1,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.53 : 3,858.80 = 723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.53/3,858.80 = 723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.53x = 3,858.80 × 723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.53x = 2,792,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,994.28/2,572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.70

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