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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.81, 3,725.60 and 728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.81, 3,725.60 and 728.74 is: 1,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.81 : 3,725.60 = 728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.81/3,725.60 = 728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.81x = 3,725.60 × 728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.81x = 2,714,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,980.79/2,483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.07

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