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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.67, 3,714.91 and 745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.67, 3,714.91 and 745.25 is: 1,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.67 : 3,714.91 = 745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.67/3,714.91 = 745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.67x = 3,714.91 × 745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.67x = 2,768,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,536.68/2,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.85

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