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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.04 and 730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.24, 3,693.04 and 730.74 is: 1,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.24 : 3,693.04 = 730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.24/3,693.04 = 730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.24x = 3,693.04 × 730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.24x = 2,698,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,652.05/2,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.02

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