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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.70, 3,714.47 and 721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.70, 3,714.47 and 721.25 is: 1,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.70 : 3,714.47 = 721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.70/3,714.47 = 721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.70x = 3,714.47 × 721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.70x = 2,679,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,055.94/2,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.70

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