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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.04, 3,719.10 and 724.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.04, 3,719.10 and 724.45 is: 1,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.04 : 3,719.10 = 724.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.04/3,719.10 = 724.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.04x = 3,719.10 × 724.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.04x = 2,694,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,302.00/2,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.39

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