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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.34, 3,717.51 and 746.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.34, 3,717.51 and 746.97 is: 1,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.34 : 3,717.51 = 746.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.34/3,717.51 = 746.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.34x = 3,717.51 × 746.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.34x = 2,776,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,868.44/2,478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.46

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