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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.36, 3,708.60 and 741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.36, 3,708.60 and 741 is: 1,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.36 : 3,708.60 = 741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.36/3,708.60 = 741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.36x = 3,708.60 × 741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.36x = 2,748,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,072.60/2,472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.52

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