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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.90, 3,861 and 725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.90, 3,861 and 725.16 is: 1,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.90 : 3,861 = 725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.90/3,861 = 725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.90x = 3,861 × 725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.90x = 2,799,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,857.24/2,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.79

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