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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.94, 3,682.05 and 723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.94, 3,682.05 and 723.34 is: 1,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.94 : 3,682.05 = 723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.94/3,682.05 = 723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.94x = 3,682.05 × 723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.94x = 2,663,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,374.05/2,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.90

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