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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.17, 3,721.98 and 726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.17, 3,721.98 and 726.20 is: 1,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.17 : 3,721.98 = 726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.17/3,721.98 = 726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.17x = 3,721.98 × 726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.17x = 2,702,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,901.88/2,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.37

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