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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.06, 3,687.22 and 726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.06, 3,687.22 and 726.82 is: 1,090.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.06 : 3,687.22 = 726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.06/3,687.22 = 726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.06x = 3,687.22 × 726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.06x = 2,679,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,945.24/2,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.27

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