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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.61, 3,409.69 and 734.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.61, 3,409.69 and 734.25 is: 1,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.61 : 3,409.69 = 734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.61/3,409.69 = 734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.61x = 3,409.69 × 734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.61x = 2,503,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,564.88/2,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.14

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