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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.25, 3,675.78 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.25, 3,675.78 and 719.28 is: 1,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.25 : 3,675.78 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.25/3,675.78 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.25x = 3,675.78 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.25x = 2,643,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,915.04/2,450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.04

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