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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.63, 3,700.58 and 735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.63, 3,700.58 and 735.25 is: 1,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.63 : 3,700.58 = 735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.63/3,700.58 = 735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.63x = 3,700.58 × 735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.63x = 2,720,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,851.45/2,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.06

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