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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.65, 3,714.05 and 720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.65, 3,714.05 and 720.70 is: 1,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.65 : 3,714.05 = 720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.65/3,714.05 = 720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.65x = 3,714.05 × 720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.65x = 2,676,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,708.35/2,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.21

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