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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.10, 3,678.10 and 720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.10, 3,678.10 and 720.72 is: 1,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.10 : 3,678.10 = 720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.10/3,678.10 = 720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.10x = 3,678.10 × 720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.10x = 2,650,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,878.43/2,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.07

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