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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.95, 3,683.65 and 724.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.95, 3,683.65 and 724.71 is: 1,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.95 : 3,683.65 = 724.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.95/3,683.65 = 724.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.95x = 3,683.65 × 724.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.95x = 2,669,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,577.99/2,455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.98

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