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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.37, 3,729.10 and 730.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.37, 3,729.10 and 730.99 is: 1,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.37 : 3,729.10 = 730.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.37/3,729.10 = 730.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.37x = 3,729.10 × 730.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.37x = 2,725,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,934.81/2,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.35

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