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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.20, 3,415.14 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.20, 3,415.14 and 737.20 is: 1,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.20 : 3,415.14 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.20/3,415.14 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.20x = 3,415.14 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.20x = 2,517,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,641.21/2,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.07

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