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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.10, 3,725.23 and 728.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.10, 3,725.23 and 728.65 is: 1,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.10 : 3,725.23 = 728.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.10/3,725.23 = 728.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.10x = 3,725.23 × 728.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.10x = 2,714,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,388.84/2,484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.71

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