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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.07, 3,681.72 and 722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.07, 3,681.72 and 722.71 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.07 : 3,681.72 = 722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.07/3,681.72 = 722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.07x = 3,681.72 × 722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.07x = 2,660,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,815.86/2,454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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