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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.14, 3,682.71 and 723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.14, 3,682.71 and 723.63 is: 1,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.14 : 3,682.71 = 723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.14/3,682.71 = 723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.14x = 3,682.71 × 723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.14x = 2,664,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,919.44/2,455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.45

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