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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.67, 3,710.27 and 742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.67, 3,710.27 and 742.30 is: 1,113.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.67 : 3,710.27 = 742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.67/3,710.27 = 742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.67x = 3,710.27 × 742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.67x = 2,754,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,126.00/2,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.38

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