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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.25, 3,859.29 and 724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.25, 3,859.29 and 724.55 is: 1,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.25 : 3,859.29 = 724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.25/3,859.29 = 724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.25x = 3,859.29 × 724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.25x = 2,796,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,229.27/2,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.65

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