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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.22, 3,693.24 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.22, 3,693.24 and 730.80 is: 1,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.22 : 3,693.24 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.22/3,693.24 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.22x = 3,693.24 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.22x = 2,699,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,019.79/2,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.17

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