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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.54, 3,680.49 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.54, 3,680.49 and 722.24 is: 1,083.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.54 : 3,680.49 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.54/3,680.49 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.54x = 3,680.49 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.54x = 2,658,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,197.10/2,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.41

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