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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.81, 3,709.44 and 784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.81, 3,709.44 and 784.11 is: 1,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.81 : 3,709.44 = 784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.81/3,709.44 = 784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.81x = 3,709.44 × 784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.81x = 2,908,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,609.00/2,472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.24

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