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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.38, 3,688.56 and 727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.38, 3,688.56 and 727.60 is: 1,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.38 : 3,688.56 = 727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.38/3,688.56 = 727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.38x = 3,688.56 × 727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.38x = 2,683,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,796.26/2,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.25

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