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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.60, 3,708.39 and 717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.60, 3,708.39 and 717.21 is: 1,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.60 : 3,708.39 = 717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.60/3,708.39 = 717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.60x = 3,708.39 × 717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.60x = 2,659,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,694.39/2,472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.67

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