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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.52, 3,681.78 and 722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.52, 3,681.78 and 722.74 is: 1,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.52 : 3,681.78 = 722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.52/3,681.78 = 722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.52x = 3,681.78 × 722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.52x = 2,660,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,947.65/2,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.10

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