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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.30, 3,712.44 and 719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.30, 3,712.44 and 719.94 is: 1,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.30 : 3,712.44 = 719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.30/3,712.44 = 719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.30x = 3,712.44 × 719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.30x = 2,672,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,734.05/2,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.76

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