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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.88, 3,704.94 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.88, 3,704.94 and 738.52 is: 1,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.88 : 3,704.94 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.88/3,704.94 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.88x = 3,704.94 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.88x = 2,736,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,172.29/2,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.82

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