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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.22, 3,678.33 and 720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.22, 3,678.33 and 720.85 is: 1,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.22 : 3,678.33 = 720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.22/3,678.33 = 720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.22x = 3,678.33 × 720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.22x = 2,651,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,514.98/2,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.27

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