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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.70, 3,865.98 and 728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.70, 3,865.98 and 728.39 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.70 : 3,865.98 = 728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.70/3,865.98 = 728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.70x = 3,865.98 × 728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.70x = 2,815,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,949.47/2,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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