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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.77, 3,674.36 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.77, 3,674.36 and 718.40 is: 1,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.77 : 3,674.36 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.77/3,674.36 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.77x = 3,674.36 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.77x = 2,639,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,638.26/2,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.50

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