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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.05, 3,699.96 and 735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.05, 3,699.96 and 735.67 is: 1,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.05 : 3,699.96 = 735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.05/3,699.96 = 735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.05x = 3,699.96 × 735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.05x = 2,721,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,949.57/2,467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.32

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