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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.02, 3,696.64 and 732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.02, 3,696.64 and 732.60 is: 1,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.02 : 3,696.64 = 732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.02/3,696.64 = 732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.02x = 3,696.64 × 732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.02x = 2,708,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,158.46/2,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.08

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