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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.32, 3,706.04 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.32, 3,706.04 and 738.96 is: 1,108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.32 : 3,706.04 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.32/3,706.04 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.32x = 3,706.04 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.32x = 2,738,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,615.32/2,470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.61

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