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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.78, 3,679.78 and 721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.78, 3,679.78 and 721.41 is: 1,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.78 : 3,679.78 = 721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.78/3,679.78 = 721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.78x = 3,679.78 × 721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.78x = 2,654,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,615.84/2,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.29

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