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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.53, 3,712.74 and 720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.53, 3,712.74 and 720.53 is: 1,080.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.53 : 3,712.74 = 720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.53/3,712.74 = 720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.53x = 3,712.74 × 720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.53x = 2,675,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,140.55/2,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.63

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