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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,700.34 and 735.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,700.34 and 735.17 is: 1,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,700.34 = 735.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,700.34 = 735.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,700.34 × 735.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 2,720,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,375.28/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.93

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