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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.03, 3,689.64 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.03, 3,689.64 and 728.25 is: 1,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.03 : 3,689.64 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.03/3,689.64 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.03x = 3,689.64 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.03x = 2,686,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,980.33/2,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.26

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