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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.19, 3,694.78 and 731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.19, 3,694.78 and 731.81 is: 1,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.19 : 3,694.78 = 731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.19/3,694.78 = 731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.19x = 3,694.78 × 731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.19x = 2,703,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,887.10/2,463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.72

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