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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.60, 3,606.82 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.60, 3,606.82 and 738.72 is: 1,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.60 : 3,606.82 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.60/3,606.82 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.60x = 3,606.82 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.60x = 2,664,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,430.07/2,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.06

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