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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.05, 3,697.82 and 734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.05, 3,697.82 and 734.45 is: 1,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.05 : 3,697.82 = 734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.05/3,697.82 = 734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.05x = 3,697.82 × 734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.05x = 2,715,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,860.23/2,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.30

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