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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.88, 3,686.87 and 726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.88, 3,686.87 and 726.56 is: 1,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.88 : 3,686.87 = 726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.88/3,686.87 = 726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.88x = 3,686.87 × 726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.88x = 2,678,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,732.27/2,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.85

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