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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.04, 3,717.60 and 723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.04, 3,717.60 and 723.45 is: 1,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.04 : 3,717.60 = 723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.04/3,717.60 = 723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.04x = 3,717.60 × 723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.04x = 2,689,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,497.72/2,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.89

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