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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.62, 3,410.31 and 734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.62, 3,410.31 and 734.50 is: 1,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.62 : 3,410.31 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.62/3,410.31 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.62x = 3,410.31 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.62x = 2,504,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,872.70/2,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.71

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