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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.19, 3,703.82 and 737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.19, 3,703.82 and 737.81 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.19 : 3,703.82 = 737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.19/3,703.82 = 737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.19x = 3,703.82 × 737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.19x = 2,732,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,721.00/2,469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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