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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.78, 3,687.54 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.78, 3,687.54 and 727 is: 1,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.78 : 3,687.54 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.78/3,687.54 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.78x = 3,687.54 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.78x = 2,680,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,841.58/2,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.31

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