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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.72, 3,683.58 and 725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.72, 3,683.58 and 725.56 is: 1,088.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.72 : 3,683.58 = 725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.72/3,683.58 = 725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.72x = 3,683.58 × 725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.72x = 2,672,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,658.30/2,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.34

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