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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.64, 3,714.57 and 744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.64, 3,714.57 and 744.86 is: 1,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.64 : 3,714.57 = 744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.64/3,714.57 = 744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.64x = 3,714.57 × 744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.64x = 2,766,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,834.61/2,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.17

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