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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.13, 3,732.09 and 733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.13, 3,732.09 and 733.06 is: 1,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.13 : 3,732.09 = 733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.13/3,732.09 = 733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.13x = 3,732.09 × 733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.13x = 2,735,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,845.90/2,488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.56

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