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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.73, 3,684.31 and 724.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.73, 3,684.31 and 724.36 is: 1,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.73 : 3,684.31 = 724.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.73/3,684.31 = 724.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.73x = 3,684.31 × 724.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.73x = 2,668,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,764.72/2,455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.75

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