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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.38, 3,717.77 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.38, 3,717.77 and 747 is: 1,120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.38 : 3,717.77 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.38/3,717.77 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.38x = 3,717.77 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.38x = 2,777,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,170.46/2,478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.56

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