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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.77, 3,703.73 and 737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.77, 3,703.73 and 737.35 is: 1,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.77 : 3,703.73 = 737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.77/3,703.73 = 737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.77x = 3,703.73 × 737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.77x = 2,730,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,926.80/2,468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.19

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