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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.44, 3,708.66 and 741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.44, 3,708.66 and 741.07 is: 1,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.44 : 3,708.66 = 741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.44/3,708.66 = 741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.44x = 3,708.66 × 741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.44x = 2,748,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,358.12/2,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.60

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