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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.18, 3,406.59 and 732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.18, 3,406.59 and 732.18 is: 1,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.18 : 3,406.59 = 732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.18/3,406.59 = 732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.18x = 3,406.59 × 732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.18x = 2,494,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,237.07/2,271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.21

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