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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.76, 3,717.18 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.76, 3,717.18 and 746.25 is: 1,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.76 : 3,717.18 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.76/3,717.18 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.76x = 3,717.18 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.76x = 2,773,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,945.58/2,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.54

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