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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.04, 3,685.52 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.04, 3,685.52 and 725.76 is: 1,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.04 : 3,685.52 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.04/3,685.52 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.04x = 3,685.52 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.04x = 2,674,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,803.00/2,457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.63

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