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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.50, 3,701.25 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.50, 3,701.25 and 736.17 is: 1,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.50 : 3,701.25 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.50/3,701.25 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.50x = 3,701.25 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.50x = 2,724,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,749.21/2,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.26

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