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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.12, 3,703.14 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.12, 3,703.14 and 737.34 is: 1,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.12 : 3,703.14 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.12/3,703.14 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.12x = 3,703.14 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.12x = 2,730,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,473.25/2,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.85

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