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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.25, 3,414.38 and 737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.25, 3,414.38 and 737.25 is: 1,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.25 : 3,414.38 = 737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.25/3,414.38 = 737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.25x = 3,414.38 × 737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.25x = 2,517,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,247.97/2,276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.88

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