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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.90, 3,713.25 and 720.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.90, 3,713.25 and 720.43 is: 1,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.90 : 3,713.25 = 720.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.90/3,713.25 = 720.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.90x = 3,713.25 × 720.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.90x = 2,675,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,136.70/2,475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.47

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