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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.23, 3,703.85 and 737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.23, 3,703.85 and 737.86 is: 1,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.23 : 3,703.85 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.23/3,703.85 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.23x = 3,703.85 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.23x = 2,732,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,921.60/2,469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.79

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