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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.74, 3,697.08 and 733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.74, 3,697.08 and 733.38 is: 1,100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.74 : 3,697.08 = 733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.74/3,697.08 = 733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.74x = 3,697.08 × 733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.74x = 2,711,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,364.53/2,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.06

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