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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.14, 3,679.71 and 721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.14, 3,679.71 and 721.63 is: 1,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.14 : 3,679.71 = 721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.14/3,679.71 = 721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.14x = 3,679.71 × 721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.14x = 2,655,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,389.13/2,453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.45

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