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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.60, 3,719.40 and 724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.60, 3,719.40 and 724.60 is: 1,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.60 : 3,719.40 = 724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.60/3,719.40 = 724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.60x = 3,719.40 × 724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.60x = 2,695,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,077.24/2,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.90

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