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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.72, 3,702.98 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.72, 3,702.98 and 737.30 is: 1,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.72 : 3,702.98 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.72/3,702.98 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.72x = 3,702.98 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.72x = 2,730,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,207.15/2,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.92

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