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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.36, 3,694.14 and 730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.36, 3,694.14 and 730.98 is: 1,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.36 : 3,694.14 = 730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.36/3,694.14 = 730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.36x = 3,694.14 × 730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.36x = 2,700,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,342.46/2,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.65

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