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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.04, 3,703.52 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.04, 3,703.52 and 737.60 is: 1,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.04 : 3,703.52 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.04/3,703.52 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.04x = 3,703.52 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.04x = 2,731,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,716.35/2,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.39

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