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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.26, 3,714.96 and 745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.26, 3,714.96 and 745.02 is: 1,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.26 : 3,714.96 = 745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.26/3,714.96 = 745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.26x = 3,714.96 × 745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.26x = 2,767,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,719.50/2,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.70

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