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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.64, 3,695.18 and 732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.64, 3,695.18 and 732.12 is: 1,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.64 : 3,695.18 = 732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.64/3,695.18 = 732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.64x = 3,695.18 × 732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.64x = 2,705,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,315.18/2,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.10

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