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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.74, 3,704.58 and 738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.74, 3,704.58 and 738.38 is: 1,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.74 : 3,704.58 = 738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.74/3,704.58 = 738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.74x = 3,704.58 × 738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.74x = 2,735,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,387.78/2,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.56

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