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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.92, 3,697.99 and 733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.92, 3,697.99 and 733.55 is: 1,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.92 : 3,697.99 = 733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.92/3,697.99 = 733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.92x = 3,697.99 × 733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.92x = 2,712,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,640.24/2,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.50

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