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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.69, 3,704.40 and 738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.69, 3,704.40 and 738.45 is: 1,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.69 : 3,704.40 = 738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.69/3,704.40 = 738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.69x = 3,704.40 × 738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.69x = 2,735,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,514.18/2,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.63

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