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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.25, 3,709.31 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.25, 3,709.31 and 718.27 is: 1,077.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.25 : 3,709.31 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.25/3,709.31 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.25x = 3,709.31 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.25x = 2,664,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,277.27/2,473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.24

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