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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.55, 3,703.41 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.55, 3,703.41 and 737.16 is: 1,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.55 : 3,703.41 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.55/3,703.41 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.55x = 3,703.41 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.55x = 2,730,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,005.72/2,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.91

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