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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.08, 3,700.58 and 735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.08, 3,700.58 and 735.71 is: 1,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.08 : 3,700.58 = 735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.08/3,700.58 = 735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.08x = 3,700.58 × 735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.08x = 2,722,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,537.05/2,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.55

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