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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.63, 3,685.62 and 725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.63, 3,685.62 and 725.25 is: 1,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.63 : 3,685.62 = 725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.63/3,685.62 = 725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.63x = 3,685.62 × 725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.63x = 2,672,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,995.91/2,456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.08

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