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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.72, 3,686.54 and 726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.72, 3,686.54 and 726.35 is: 1,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.72 : 3,686.54 = 726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.72/3,686.54 = 726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.72x = 3,686.54 × 726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.72x = 2,677,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,696.26/2,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.50

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