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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.34, 3,720.35 and 725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.34, 3,720.35 and 725.28 is: 1,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.34 : 3,720.35 = 725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.34/3,720.35 = 725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.34x = 3,720.35 × 725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.34x = 2,698,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,291.82/2,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.87

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