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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.08, 3,859.62 and 724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.08, 3,859.62 and 724.38 is: 1,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.08 : 3,859.62 = 724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.08/3,859.62 = 724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.08x = 3,859.62 × 724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.08x = 2,795,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,827.91/2,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.57

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