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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.24, 3,866.04 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.24, 3,866.04 and 728.52 is: 1,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.24 : 3,866.04 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.24/3,866.04 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.24x = 3,866.04 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.24x = 2,816,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,487.46/2,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.83

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