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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.80, 3,696.16 and 732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.80, 3,696.16 and 732.96 is: 1,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.80 : 3,696.16 = 732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.80/3,696.16 = 732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.80x = 3,696.16 × 732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.80x = 2,709,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,137.43/2,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.13

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