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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.08, 3,681.16 and 722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.08, 3,681.16 and 722.88 is: 1,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.08 : 3,681.16 = 722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.08/3,681.16 = 722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.08x = 3,681.16 × 722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.08x = 2,661,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,036.94/2,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.33

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