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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.72, 3,685.08 and 726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.72, 3,685.08 and 726.56 is: 1,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.72 : 3,685.08 = 726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.72/3,685.08 = 726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.72x = 3,685.08 × 726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.72x = 2,677,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,431.72/2,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.84

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