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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.37, 3,407.54 and 732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.37, 3,407.54 and 732.25 is: 1,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.37 : 3,407.54 = 732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.37/3,407.54 = 732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.37x = 3,407.54 × 732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.37x = 2,495,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,167.50/2,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.53

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