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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463, 3,695.12 and 731.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463, 3,695.12 and 731.63 is: 1,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463 : 3,695.12 = 731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463/3,695.12 = 731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463x = 3,695.12 × 731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463x = 2,703,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,438.51/2,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.62

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