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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.40, 3,706.08 and 739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.40, 3,706.08 and 739.04 is: 1,108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.40 : 3,706.08 = 739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.40/3,706.08 = 739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.40x = 3,706.08 × 739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.40x = 2,738,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,941.36/2,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.70

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