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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.03, 3,709.14 and 741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.03, 3,709.14 and 741.25 is: 1,111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.03 : 3,709.14 = 741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.03/3,709.14 = 741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.03x = 3,709.14 × 741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.03x = 2,749,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,400.03/2,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.75

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