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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.64, 3,701.46 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.64, 3,701.46 and 736.14 is: 1,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.64 : 3,701.46 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.64/3,701.46 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.64x = 3,701.46 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.64x = 2,724,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,792.76/2,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.21

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