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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.75, 3,703.71 and 737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.75, 3,703.71 and 737.42 is: 1,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.75 : 3,703.71 = 737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.75/3,703.71 = 737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.75x = 3,703.71 × 737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.75x = 2,731,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,189.83/2,468.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.30

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