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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.13, 3,698.52 and 734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.13, 3,698.52 and 734.71 is: 1,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.13 : 3,698.52 = 734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.13/3,698.52 = 734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.13x = 3,698.52 × 734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.13x = 2,717,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,339.63/2,466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.86

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