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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.50, 3,698.37 and 734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.50, 3,698.37 and 734.14 is: 1,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.50 : 3,698.37 = 734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.50/3,698.37 = 734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.50x = 3,698.37 × 734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.50x = 2,715,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,121.35/2,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.25

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