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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.64, 3,682.48 and 723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.64, 3,682.48 and 723.26 is: 1,085.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.64 : 3,682.48 = 723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.64/3,682.48 = 723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.64x = 3,682.48 × 723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.64x = 2,663,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,390.48/2,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.04

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