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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.51, 3,715.40 and 745.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.51, 3,715.40 and 745.09 is: 1,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.51 : 3,715.40 = 745.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.51/3,715.40 = 745.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.51x = 3,715.40 × 745.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.51x = 2,768,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,307.39/2,476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.83

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