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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.80, 3,700.62 and 736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.80, 3,700.62 and 736.08 is: 1,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.80 : 3,700.62 = 736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.80/3,700.62 = 736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.80x = 3,700.62 × 736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.80x = 2,723,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,952.37/2,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.80

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