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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.89, 3,709.28 and 741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.89, 3,709.28 and 741.51 is: 1,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.89 : 3,709.28 = 741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.89/3,709.28 = 741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.89x = 3,709.28 × 741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.89x = 2,750,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,464.51/2,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.25

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