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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.54, 3,693.33 and 731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.54, 3,693.33 and 731.18 is: 1,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.54 : 3,693.33 = 731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.54/3,693.33 = 731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.54x = 3,693.33 × 731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.54x = 2,700,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,489.03/2,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.63

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