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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.10 and 724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.10 and 724.42 is: 1,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.13 : 3,859.10 = 724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.13/3,859.10 = 724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.13x = 3,859.10 × 724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.13x = 2,795,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,609.22/2,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.46

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