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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.77, 3,707.80 and 740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.77, 3,707.80 and 740.39 is: 1,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.77 : 3,707.80 = 740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.77/3,707.80 = 740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.77x = 3,707.80 × 740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.77x = 2,745,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,220.59/2,471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.63

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