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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.86, 3,604.35 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.86, 3,604.35 and 737.02 is: 1,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.86 : 3,604.35 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.86/3,604.35 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.86x = 3,604.35 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.86x = 2,656,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,460.02/2,402.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.54

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