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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.27, 3,679.90 and 721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.27, 3,679.90 and 721.49 is: 1,082.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.27 : 3,679.90 = 721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.27/3,679.90 = 721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.27x = 3,679.90 × 721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.27x = 2,654,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,990.85/2,453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.23

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