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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.94, 3,696.99 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.94, 3,696.99 and 733.16 is: 1,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.94 : 3,696.99 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.94/3,696.99 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.94x = 3,696.99 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.94x = 2,710,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,477.78/2,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.61

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