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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.28, 3,715.22 and 721.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.28, 3,715.22 and 721.39 is: 1,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.28 : 3,715.22 = 721.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.28/3,715.22 = 721.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.28x = 3,715.22 × 721.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.28x = 2,680,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,124.95/2,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.32

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