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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.05, 3,698.46 and 734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.05, 3,698.46 and 734.67 is: 1,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.05 : 3,698.46 = 734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.05/3,698.46 = 734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.05x = 3,698.46 × 734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.05x = 2,717,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,147.61/2,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.82

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