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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.95, 3,705.51 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.95, 3,705.51 and 738.57 is: 1,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.95 : 3,705.51 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.95/3,705.51 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.95x = 3,705.51 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.95x = 2,736,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,778.52/2,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.03

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