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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.03, 3,706.73 and 782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.03, 3,706.73 and 782.29 is: 1,173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.03 : 3,706.73 = 782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.03/3,706.73 = 782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.03x = 3,706.73 × 782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.03x = 2,899,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,737.81/2,471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.49

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