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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.59, 3,698.39 and 734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.59, 3,698.39 and 734.22 is: 1,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.59 : 3,698.39 = 734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.59/3,698.39 = 734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.59x = 3,698.39 × 734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.59x = 2,715,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,431.91/2,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.33

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