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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.73, 3,708.50 and 717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.73, 3,708.50 and 717.27 is: 1,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.73 : 3,708.50 = 717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.73/3,708.50 = 717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.73x = 3,708.50 × 717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.73x = 2,659,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,977.25/2,472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.73

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