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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.99, 3,865.69 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.99, 3,865.69 and 728.25 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.99 : 3,865.69 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.99/3,865.69 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.99x = 3,865.69 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.99x = 2,815,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,188.74/2,576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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