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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.12, 3,680.64 and 722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.12, 3,680.64 and 722.34 is: 1,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.12 : 3,680.64 = 722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.12/3,680.64 = 722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.12x = 3,680.64 × 722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.12x = 2,658,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,673.50/2,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.35

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