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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.47, 3,682.80 and 723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.47, 3,682.80 and 723.69 is: 1,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.47 : 3,682.80 = 723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.47/3,682.80 = 723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.47x = 3,682.80 × 723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.47x = 2,665,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,205.53/2,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.42

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