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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.38, 3,684.57 and 724.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.38, 3,684.57 and 724.87 is: 1,087.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.38 : 3,684.57 = 724.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.38/3,684.57 = 724.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.38x = 3,684.57 × 724.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.38x = 2,670,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,834.26/2,456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.31

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