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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.78, 3,688.76 and 727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.78, 3,688.76 and 727.41 is: 1,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.78 : 3,688.76 = 727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.78/3,688.76 = 727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.78x = 3,688.76 × 727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.78x = 2,683,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,240.91/2,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.29

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