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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.34, 3,684.60 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.34, 3,684.60 and 725.10 is: 1,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.34 : 3,684.60 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.34/3,684.60 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.34x = 3,684.60 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.34x = 2,671,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,703.46/2,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.68

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