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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.12, 3,701.64 and 736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.12, 3,701.64 and 736.34 is: 1,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.12 : 3,701.64 = 736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.12/3,701.64 = 736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.12x = 3,701.64 × 736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.12x = 2,725,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,665.60/2,468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.35

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