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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.27, 3,693.40 and 730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.27, 3,693.40 and 730.76 is: 1,096.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.27 : 3,693.40 = 730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.27/3,693.40 = 730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.27x = 3,693.40 × 730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.27x = 2,698,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,988.98/2,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.14

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