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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.48, 3,673.68 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.48, 3,673.68 and 718.24 is: 1,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.48 : 3,673.68 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.48/3,673.68 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.48x = 3,673.68 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.48x = 2,638,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,583.92/2,449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.20

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