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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.32, 3,680.16 and 722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.32, 3,680.16 and 722.08 is: 1,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.32 : 3,680.16 = 722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.32/3,680.16 = 722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.32x = 3,680.16 × 722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.32x = 2,657,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,369.93/2,453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.17

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