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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.06, 3,725.17 and 728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.06, 3,725.17 and 728.10 is: 1,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.06 : 3,725.17 = 728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.06/3,725.17 = 728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.06x = 3,725.17 × 728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.06x = 2,712,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,277.65/2,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.31

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