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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.51, 3,679.38 and 721.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.51, 3,679.38 and 721.13 is: 1,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.51 : 3,679.38 = 721.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.51/3,679.38 = 721.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.51x = 3,679.38 × 721.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.51x = 2,653,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,320.50/2,452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.88

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