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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.72, 3,683.55 and 724.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.72, 3,683.55 and 724.35 is: 1,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.72 : 3,683.55 = 724.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.72/3,683.55 = 724.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.72x = 3,683.55 × 724.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.72x = 2,668,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,179.44/2,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.52

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