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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.12, 3,713.04 and 743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.12, 3,713.04 and 743.88 is: 1,115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.12 : 3,713.04 = 743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.12/3,713.04 = 743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.12x = 3,713.04 × 743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.12x = 2,762,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,056.20/2,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.93

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