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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.37, 3,730.14 and 731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.37, 3,730.14 and 731.33 is: 1,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.37 : 3,730.14 = 731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.37/3,730.14 = 731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.37x = 3,730.14 × 731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.37x = 2,727,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,963.29/2,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.17

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