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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.25, 3,698.46 and 733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.25, 3,698.46 and 733.92 is: 1,101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.25 : 3,698.46 = 733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.25/3,698.46 = 733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.25x = 3,698.46 × 733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.25x = 2,714,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,373.76/2,465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.05

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