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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.86, 3,863.80 and 727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.86, 3,863.80 and 727.18 is: 1,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.86 : 3,863.80 = 727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.86/3,863.80 = 727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.86x = 3,863.80 × 727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.86x = 2,809,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,678.08/2,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.77

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