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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.83, 3,698.71 and 734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.83, 3,698.71 and 734.46 is: 1,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.83 : 3,698.71 = 734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.83/3,698.71 = 734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.83x = 3,698.71 × 734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.83x = 2,716,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,534.22/2,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.67

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