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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.68, 3,714.24 and 744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.68, 3,714.24 and 744.84 is: 1,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.68 : 3,714.24 = 744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.68/3,714.24 = 744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.68x = 3,714.24 × 744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.68x = 2,766,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,514.52/2,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.03

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