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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.14, 3,680.93 and 722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.14, 3,680.93 and 722.90 is: 1,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.14 : 3,680.93 = 722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.14/3,680.93 = 722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.14x = 3,680.93 × 722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.14x = 2,660,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,927.70/2,454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.26

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