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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.44, 3,698.76 and 734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.44, 3,698.76 and 734.06 is: 1,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.44 : 3,698.76 = 734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.44/3,698.76 = 734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.44x = 3,698.76 × 734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.44x = 2,715,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,123.77/2,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.27

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