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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.36, 3,407.82 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.36, 3,407.82 and 733 is: 1,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.36 : 3,407.82 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.36/3,407.82 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.36x = 3,407.82 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.36x = 2,497,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,932.06/2,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.27

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