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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.99, 3,602.86 and 736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.99, 3,602.86 and 736.11 is: 1,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.99 : 3,602.86 = 736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.99/3,602.86 = 736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.99x = 3,602.86 × 736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.99x = 2,652,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,106.60/2,401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.13

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