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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.57, 3,703.59 and 737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.57, 3,703.59 and 737.19 is: 1,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.57 : 3,703.59 = 737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.57/3,703.59 = 737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.57x = 3,703.59 × 737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.57x = 2,730,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,249.51/2,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.01

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