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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.42, 3,708.78 and 741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.42, 3,708.78 and 741 is: 1,111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.42 : 3,708.78 = 741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.42/3,708.78 = 741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.42x = 3,708.78 × 741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.42x = 2,748,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,205.98/2,472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.54

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