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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.35, 3,694.74 and 731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.35, 3,694.74 and 731.84 is: 1,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.35 : 3,694.74 = 731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.35/3,694.74 = 731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.35x = 3,694.74 × 731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.35x = 2,703,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,958.52/2,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.68

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