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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.92, 3,684.06 and 724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.92, 3,684.06 and 724.50 is: 1,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.92 : 3,684.06 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.92/3,684.06 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.92x = 3,684.06 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.92x = 2,669,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,101.47/2,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.80

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