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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.98, 3,686.68 and 726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.98, 3,686.68 and 726.47 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.98 : 3,686.68 = 726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.98/3,686.68 = 726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.98x = 3,686.68 × 726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.98x = 2,678,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,258.72/2,457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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