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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.88, 3,679.32 and 721.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.88, 3,679.32 and 721.50 is: 1,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.88 : 3,679.32 = 721.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.88/3,679.32 = 721.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.88x = 3,679.32 × 721.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.88x = 2,654,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,629.38/2,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.25

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