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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.03, 3,414.02 and 737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.03, 3,414.02 and 737.03 is: 1,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.03 : 3,414.02 = 737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.03/3,414.02 = 737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.03x = 3,414.02 × 737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.03x = 2,516,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,240.01/2,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.54

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