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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.96, 3,705.28 and 1,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.96, 3,705.28 and 1,741.24 is: 2,608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.96 : 3,705.28 = 1,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.96/3,705.28 = 1,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.96x = 3,705.28 × 1,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.96x = 6,451,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,781.75/2,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.93

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