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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.40, 3,729.48 and 731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.40, 3,729.48 and 731.34 is: 1,096.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.40 : 3,729.48 = 731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.40/3,729.48 = 731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.40x = 3,729.48 × 731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.40x = 2,727,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,517.90/2,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.97

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