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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.75, 3,693.24 and 730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.75, 3,693.24 and 730.38 is: 1,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.75 : 3,693.24 = 730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.75/3,693.24 = 730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.75x = 3,693.24 × 730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.75x = 2,697,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,468.63/2,461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.75

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