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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.58, 3,709.41 and 717.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.58, 3,709.41 and 717.61 is: 1,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.58 : 3,709.41 = 717.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.58/3,709.41 = 717.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.58x = 3,709.41 × 717.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.58x = 2,661,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,910.25/2,472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.57

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