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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.04, 3,709 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.04, 3,709 and 718.04 is: 1,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.04 : 3,709 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.04/3,709 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.04x = 3,709 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.04x = 2,663,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,210.36/2,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.90

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