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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.08, 3,684.16 and 724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.08, 3,684.16 and 724.88 is: 1,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.08 : 3,684.16 = 724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.08/3,684.16 = 724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.08x = 3,684.16 × 724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.08x = 2,670,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,573.90/2,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.33

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