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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.75, 3,685.13 and 725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.75, 3,685.13 and 725.33 is: 1,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.75 : 3,685.13 = 725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.75/3,685.13 = 725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.75x = 3,685.13 × 725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.75x = 2,672,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,931.72/2,456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.00

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