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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.67, 3,714.39 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.67, 3,714.39 and 721.62 is: 1,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.67 : 3,714.39 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.67/3,714.39 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.67x = 3,714.39 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.67x = 2,680,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,378.11/2,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.25

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