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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.22, 3,684.33 and 726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.22, 3,684.33 and 726.06 is: 1,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.22 : 3,684.33 = 726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.22/3,684.33 = 726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.22x = 3,684.33 × 726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.22x = 2,675,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,044.64/2,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.09

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