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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.73, 3,688.71 and 727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.73, 3,688.71 and 727.36 is: 1,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.73 : 3,688.71 = 727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.73/3,688.71 = 727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.73x = 3,688.71 × 727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.73x = 2,683,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,010.88/2,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.22

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