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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.97, 3,677.96 and 721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.97, 3,677.96 and 721.81 is: 1,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.97 : 3,677.96 = 721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.97/3,677.96 = 721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.97x = 3,677.96 × 721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.97x = 2,654,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,788.31/2,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.72

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