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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.88, 3,705.40 and 738.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.88, 3,705.40 and 738.55 is: 1,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.88 : 3,705.40 = 738.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.88/3,705.40 = 738.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.88x = 3,705.40 × 738.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.88x = 2,736,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,623.17/2,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.00

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