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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.70, 3,719.34 and 724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.70, 3,719.34 and 724.56 is: 1,086.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.70 : 3,719.34 = 724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.70/3,719.34 = 724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.70x = 3,719.34 × 724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.70x = 2,694,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,884.99/2,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.78

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