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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.27, 3,694.90 and 731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.27, 3,694.90 and 731.76 is: 1,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.27 : 3,694.90 = 731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.27/3,694.90 = 731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.27x = 3,694.90 × 731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.27x = 2,703,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,780.02/2,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.64

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