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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.30 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.44, 3,715.30 and 745.08 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.44 : 3,715.30 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.44/3,715.30 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.44x = 3,715.30 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.44x = 2,768,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,195.72/2,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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