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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.23, 3,699.96 and 734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.23, 3,699.96 and 734.86 is: 1,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.23 : 3,699.96 = 734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.23/3,699.96 = 734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.23x = 3,699.96 × 734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.23x = 2,718,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,943.36/2,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.47

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