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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.80, 3,688.20 and 727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.80, 3,688.20 and 727.56 is: 1,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.80 : 3,688.20 = 727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.80/3,688.20 = 727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.80x = 3,688.20 × 727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.80x = 2,683,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,386.79/2,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.34

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