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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.57, 3,717.84 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.57, 3,717.84 and 747.20 is: 1,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.57 : 3,717.84 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.57/3,717.84 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.57x = 3,717.84 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.57x = 2,777,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,951.46/2,478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.79

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