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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.73, 3,698.06 and 734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.73, 3,698.06 and 734.67 is: 1,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.73 : 3,698.06 = 734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.73/3,698.06 = 734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.73x = 3,698.06 × 734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.73x = 2,716,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,850.07/2,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.84

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