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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.78, 3,695.04 and 732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.78, 3,695.04 and 732 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.78 : 3,695.04 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.78/3,695.04 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.78x = 3,695.04 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.78x = 2,704,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,769.28/2,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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