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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.89, 3,701.84 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.89, 3,701.84 and 736.38 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.89 : 3,701.84 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.89/3,701.84 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.89x = 3,701.84 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.89x = 2,725,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,957.26/2,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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