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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.34, 3,681.11 and 722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.34, 3,681.11 and 722.56 is: 1,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.34 : 3,681.11 = 722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.34/3,681.11 = 722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.34x = 3,681.11 × 722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.34x = 2,659,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,822.84/2,454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.72

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