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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.04, 3,412.54 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.04, 3,412.54 and 736.04 is: 1,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.04 : 3,412.54 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.04/3,412.54 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.04x = 3,412.54 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.04x = 2,511,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,765.94/2,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.05

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