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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.72, 3,676.70 and 719.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.72, 3,676.70 and 719.35 is: 1,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.72 : 3,676.70 = 719.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.72/3,676.70 = 719.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.72x = 3,676.70 × 719.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.72x = 2,644,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,826.75/2,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.20

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