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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.22, 3,709.22 and 718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.22, 3,709.22 and 718.22 is: 1,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.22 : 3,709.22 = 718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.22/3,709.22 = 718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.22x = 3,709.22 × 718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.22x = 2,664,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,013.85/2,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.15

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