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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.04, 3,713.48 and 721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.04, 3,713.48 and 721.04 is: 1,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.04 : 3,713.48 = 721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.04/3,713.48 = 721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.04x = 3,713.48 × 721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.04x = 2,677,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,567.62/2,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.39

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