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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.55, 3,701.55 and 736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.55, 3,701.55 and 736.95 is: 1,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.55 : 3,701.55 = 736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.55/3,701.55 = 736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.55x = 3,701.55 × 736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.55x = 2,727,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,857.27/2,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.04

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