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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.63, 3,680.44 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.63, 3,680.44 and 722.25 is: 1,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.63 : 3,680.44 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.63/3,680.44 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.63x = 3,680.44 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.63x = 2,658,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,197.79/2,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.37

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