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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.26, 3,677.44 and 719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.26, 3,677.44 and 719.76 is: 1,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.26 : 3,677.44 = 719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.26/3,677.44 = 719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.26x = 3,677.44 × 719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.26x = 2,646,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,874.21/2,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.80

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