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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.42, 3,718.17 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.42, 3,718.17 and 747 is: 1,120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.42 : 3,718.17 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.42/3,718.17 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.42x = 3,718.17 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.42x = 2,777,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,472.99/2,478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.66

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