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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.67, 3,697.62 and 733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.67, 3,697.62 and 733.30 is: 1,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.67 : 3,697.62 = 733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.67/3,697.62 = 733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.67x = 3,697.62 × 733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.67x = 2,711,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,442.59/2,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.12

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