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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.16, 3,859.44 and 724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.16, 3,859.44 and 724.42 is: 1,086.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.16 : 3,859.44 = 724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.16/3,859.44 = 724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.16x = 3,859.44 × 724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.16x = 2,795,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,855.52/2,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.55

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