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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.72, 3,735.22 and 734.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.72, 3,735.22 and 734.65 is: 1,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.72 : 3,735.22 = 734.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.72/3,735.22 = 734.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.72x = 3,735.22 × 734.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.72x = 2,744,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,075.20/2,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.16

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