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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.94, 3,729.78 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.94, 3,729.78 and 731.46 is: 1,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.94 : 3,729.78 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.94/3,729.78 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.94x = 3,729.78 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.94x = 2,728,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,184.88/2,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.00

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