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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.87, 3,683.26 and 724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.87, 3,683.26 and 724.09 is: 1,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.87 : 3,683.26 = 724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.87/3,683.26 = 724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.87x = 3,683.26 × 724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.87x = 2,667,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,011.73/2,455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.97

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