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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.32, 3,676.09 and 718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.32, 3,676.09 and 718.95 is: 1,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.32 : 3,676.09 = 718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.32/3,676.09 = 718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.32x = 3,676.09 × 718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.32x = 2,642,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,924.91/2,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.60

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