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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.56, 3,681.72 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.56, 3,681.72 and 723.08 is: 1,084.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.56 : 3,681.72 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.56/3,681.72 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.56x = 3,681.72 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.56x = 2,662,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,178.10/2,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.58

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