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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.80, 3,695.70 and 732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.80, 3,695.70 and 732.56 is: 1,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.80 : 3,695.70 = 732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.80/3,695.70 = 732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.80x = 3,695.70 × 732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.80x = 2,707,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,321.99/2,463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.84

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