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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.44, 3,696.24 and 732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.44, 3,696.24 and 732.66 is: 1,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.44 : 3,696.24 = 732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.44/3,696.24 = 732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.44x = 3,696.24 × 732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.44x = 2,708,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,076.08/2,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.86

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