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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469, 3,704.09 and 737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469, 3,704.09 and 737.67 is: 1,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469 : 3,704.09 = 737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469/3,704.09 = 737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469x = 3,704.09 × 737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469x = 2,732,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,392.38/2,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.68

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