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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.94, 3,716.49 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.94, 3,716.49 and 746.16 is: 1,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.94 : 3,716.49 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.94/3,716.49 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.94x = 3,716.49 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.94x = 2,773,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,096.18/2,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.11

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