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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.38, 3,683.34 and 724.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.38, 3,683.34 and 724.01 is: 1,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.38 : 3,683.34 = 724.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.38/3,683.34 = 724.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.38x = 3,683.34 × 724.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.38x = 2,666,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,756.58/2,455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.09

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