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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.39, 3,704.73 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.39, 3,704.73 and 738 is: 1,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.39 : 3,704.73 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.39/3,704.73 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.39x = 3,704.73 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.39x = 2,734,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,090.74/2,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.19

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