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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.73, 3,697.71 and 733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.73, 3,697.71 and 733.36 is: 1,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.73 : 3,697.71 = 733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.73/3,697.71 = 733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.73x = 3,697.71 × 733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.73x = 2,711,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,752.61/2,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.22

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