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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.24, 3,859.85 and 724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.24, 3,859.85 and 724.55 is: 1,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.24 : 3,859.85 = 724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.24/3,859.85 = 724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.24x = 3,859.85 × 724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.24x = 2,796,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,636.83/2,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.82

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