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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.26, 3,412.92 and 736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.26, 3,412.92 and 736.26 is: 1,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.26 : 3,412.92 = 736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.26/3,412.92 = 736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.26x = 3,412.92 × 736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.26x = 2,512,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,796.48/2,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.40

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