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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.63, 3,715.08 and 745.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.63, 3,715.08 and 745.12 is: 1,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.63 : 3,715.08 = 745.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.63/3,715.08 = 745.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.63x = 3,715.08 × 745.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.63x = 2,768,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,180.41/2,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.72

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