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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.55, 3,703.05 and 737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.55, 3,703.05 and 737.95 is: 1,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.55 : 3,703.05 = 737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.55/3,703.05 = 737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.55x = 3,703.05 × 737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.55x = 2,732,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,665.75/2,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.54

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