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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.84, 3,604.47 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.84, 3,604.47 and 737.34 is: 1,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.84 : 3,604.47 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.84/3,604.47 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.84x = 3,604.47 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.84x = 2,657,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,719.91/2,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.07

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