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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.13, 3,689.41 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.13, 3,689.41 and 727.80 is: 1,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.13 : 3,689.41 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.13/3,689.41 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.13x = 3,689.41 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.13x = 2,685,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,134.15/2,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.91

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