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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.28, 3,693.42 and 730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.28, 3,693.42 and 730.77 is: 1,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.28 : 3,693.42 = 730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.28/3,693.42 = 730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.28x = 3,693.42 × 730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.28x = 2,699,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,040.53/2,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.16

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