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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.70, 3,704.35 and 738.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.70, 3,704.35 and 738.33 is: 1,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.70 : 3,704.35 = 738.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.70/3,704.35 = 738.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.70x = 3,704.35 × 738.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.70x = 2,735,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,032.74/2,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.44

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