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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.94, 3,710.91 and 719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.94, 3,710.91 and 719.04 is: 1,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.94 : 3,710.91 = 719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.94/3,710.91 = 719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.94x = 3,710.91 × 719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.94x = 2,668,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,292.73/2,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.56

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