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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.82, 3,866.79 and 729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.82, 3,866.79 and 729.13 is: 1,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.82 : 3,866.79 = 729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.82/3,866.79 = 729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.82x = 3,866.79 × 729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.82x = 2,819,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,392.59/2,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.71

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