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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.82, 3,709.97 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.82, 3,709.97 and 741.44 is: 1,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.82 : 3,709.97 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.82/3,709.97 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.82x = 3,709.97 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.82x = 2,750,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,720.16/2,472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.38

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