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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.84, 3,686.52 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.84, 3,686.52 and 726.48 is: 1,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.84 : 3,686.52 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.84/3,686.52 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.84x = 3,686.52 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.84x = 2,678,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,183.05/2,457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.65

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