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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.08, 3,678.12 and 720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.08, 3,678.12 and 720.84 is: 1,081.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.08 : 3,678.12 = 720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.08/3,678.12 = 720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.08x = 3,678.12 × 720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.08x = 2,651,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,336.02/2,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.26

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