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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.07, 3,710.21 and 741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.07, 3,710.21 and 741.68 is: 1,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.07 : 3,710.21 = 741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.07/3,710.21 = 741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.07x = 3,710.21 × 741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.07x = 2,751,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,784.84/2,473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.70

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