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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.51, 3,692.90 and 730.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.51, 3,692.90 and 730.09 is: 1,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.51 : 3,692.90 = 730.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.51/3,692.90 = 730.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.51x = 3,692.90 × 730.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.51x = 2,696,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,149.36/2,461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.32

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