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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.50, 3,407.79 and 732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.50, 3,407.79 and 732.50 is: 1,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.50 : 3,407.79 = 732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.50/3,407.79 = 732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.50x = 3,407.79 × 732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.50x = 2,496,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,206.18/2,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.92

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