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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.06, 3,684.22 and 724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.06, 3,684.22 and 724.82 is: 1,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.06 : 3,684.22 = 724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.06/3,684.22 = 724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.06x = 3,684.22 × 724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.06x = 2,670,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,376.11/2,456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.26

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