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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.63, 3,696.08 and 732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.63, 3,696.08 and 732.25 is: 1,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.63 : 3,696.08 = 732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.63/3,696.08 = 732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.63x = 3,696.08 × 732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.63x = 2,706,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,454.58/2,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.56

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