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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.01, 3,683.75 and 724.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.01, 3,683.75 and 724.77 is: 1,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.01 : 3,683.75 = 724.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.01/3,683.75 = 724.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.01x = 3,683.75 × 724.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.01x = 2,669,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,867.86/2,456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.08

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