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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.76, 3,706.76 and 739.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.76, 3,706.76 and 739.38 is: 1,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.76 : 3,706.76 = 739.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.76/3,706.76 = 739.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.76x = 3,706.76 × 739.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.76x = 2,740,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,704.21/2,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.26

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