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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.63, 3,677.44 and 720.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.63, 3,677.44 and 720.25 is: 1,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.63 : 3,677.44 = 720.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.63/3,677.44 = 720.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.63x = 3,677.44 × 720.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.63x = 2,648,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,674.36/2,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.38

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