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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.75, 3,720.56 and 725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.75, 3,720.56 and 725.39 is: 1,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.75 : 3,720.56 = 725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.75/3,720.56 = 725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.75x = 3,720.56 × 725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.75x = 2,698,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,834.79/2,480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.91

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