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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.74, 3,406.86 and 732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.74, 3,406.86 and 732.38 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.74 : 3,406.86 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.74/3,406.86 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.74x = 3,406.86 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.74x = 2,495,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,099.09/2,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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