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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.19, 3,701.87 and 736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.19, 3,701.87 and 736.41 is: 1,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.19 : 3,701.87 = 736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.19/3,701.87 = 736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.19x = 3,701.87 × 736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.19x = 2,726,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,094.09/2,468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.49

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