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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.52, 3,682.80 and 723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.52, 3,682.80 and 723.68 is: 1,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.52 : 3,682.80 = 723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.52/3,682.80 = 723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.52x = 3,682.80 × 723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.52x = 2,665,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,168.70/2,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.38

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