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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.38, 3,701.10 and 736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.38, 3,701.10 and 736.08 is: 1,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.38 : 3,701.10 = 736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.38/3,701.10 = 736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.38x = 3,701.10 × 736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.38x = 2,724,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,305.69/2,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.13

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