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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.97, 3,697.36 and 733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.97, 3,697.36 and 733.55 is: 1,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.97 : 3,697.36 = 733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.97/3,697.36 = 733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.97x = 3,697.36 × 733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.97x = 2,712,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,198.43/2,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.30

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