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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.02, 3,718.44 and 724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.02, 3,718.44 and 724.02 is: 1,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.02 : 3,718.44 = 724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.02/3,718.44 = 724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.02x = 3,718.44 × 724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.02x = 2,692,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,224.93/2,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.00

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