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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.04, 3,700.52 and 735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.04, 3,700.52 and 735.60 is: 1,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.04 : 3,700.52 = 735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.04/3,700.52 = 735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.04x = 3,700.52 × 735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.04x = 2,722,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,102.51/2,467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.39

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