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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.22, 3,695.44 and 731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.22, 3,695.44 and 731.84 is: 1,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.22 : 3,695.44 = 731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.22/3,695.44 = 731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.22x = 3,695.44 × 731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.22x = 2,704,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,470.81/2,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.94

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