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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.76, 3,683.37 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.76, 3,683.37 and 724.52 is: 1,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.76 : 3,683.37 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.76/3,683.37 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.76x = 3,683.37 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.76x = 2,668,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,675.23/2,455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.70

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