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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.12, 3,714.54 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.12, 3,714.54 and 744.88 is: 1,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.12 : 3,714.54 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.12/3,714.54 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.12x = 3,714.54 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.12x = 2,766,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,886.56/2,476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.43

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