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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.13, 3,727.59 and 730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.13, 3,727.59 and 730.06 is: 1,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.13 : 3,727.59 = 730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.13/3,727.59 = 730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.13x = 3,727.59 × 730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.13x = 2,721,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,352.30/2,485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.06

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