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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.66, 3,718.17 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.66, 3,718.17 and 747.42 is: 1,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.66 : 3,718.17 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.66/3,718.17 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.66x = 3,718.17 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.66x = 2,779,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,034.62/2,478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.18

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