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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.44, 3,696.72 and 733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.44, 3,696.72 and 733.08 is: 1,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.44 : 3,696.72 = 733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.44/3,696.72 = 733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.44x = 3,696.72 × 733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.44x = 2,709,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,991.50/2,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.64

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