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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.76, 3,696.84 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.76, 3,696.84 and 733.52 is: 1,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.76 : 3,696.84 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.76/3,696.84 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.76x = 3,696.84 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.76x = 2,711,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,706.08/2,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.19

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