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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.44, 3,710.16 and 718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.44, 3,710.16 and 718.54 is: 1,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.44 : 3,710.16 = 718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.44/3,710.16 = 718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.44x = 3,710.16 × 718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.44x = 2,665,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,898.37/2,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.81

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