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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.76, 3,675.18 and 718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.76, 3,675.18 and 718.28 is: 1,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.76 : 3,675.18 = 718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.76/3,675.18 = 718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.76x = 3,675.18 × 718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.76x = 2,639,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,808.29/2,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.58

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