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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.25, 3,699.50 and 734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.25, 3,699.50 and 734.89 is: 1,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.25 : 3,699.50 = 734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.25/3,699.50 = 734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.25x = 3,699.50 × 734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.25x = 2,718,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,725.56/2,466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.37

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