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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.38, 3,696.56 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.38, 3,696.56 and 733 is: 1,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.38 : 3,696.56 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.38/3,696.56 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.38x = 3,696.56 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.38x = 2,709,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,578.48/2,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.50

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