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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.06, 3,680.30 and 721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.06, 3,680.30 and 721.69 is: 1,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.06 : 3,680.30 = 721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.06/3,680.30 = 721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.06x = 3,680.30 × 721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.06x = 2,656,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,028.31/2,453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.74

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