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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.57, 3,860.36 and 724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.57, 3,860.36 and 724.72 is: 1,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.57 : 3,860.36 = 724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.57/3,860.36 = 724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.57x = 3,860.36 × 724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.57x = 2,797,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,687.64/2,573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.08

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