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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.59, 3,713.96 and 720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.59, 3,713.96 and 720.64 is: 1,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.59 : 3,713.96 = 720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.59/3,713.96 = 720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.59x = 3,713.96 × 720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.59x = 2,676,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,409.56/2,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.12

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