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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.52, 3,699.24 and 734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.52, 3,699.24 and 734.74 is: 1,101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.52 : 3,699.24 = 734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.52/3,699.24 = 734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.52x = 3,699.24 × 734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.52x = 2,717,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,979.60/2,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.95

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