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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.85, 3,695.77 and 732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.85, 3,695.77 and 732.47 is: 1,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.85 : 3,695.77 = 732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.85/3,695.77 = 732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.85x = 3,695.77 × 732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.85x = 2,707,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,048.06/2,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.71

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