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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.50, 3,859.66 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.50, 3,859.66 and 724.80 is: 1,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.50 : 3,859.66 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.50/3,859.66 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.50x = 3,859.66 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.50x = 2,797,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,481.57/2,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.03

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