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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.36, 3,413.82 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.36, 3,413.82 and 737 is: 1,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.36 : 3,413.82 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.36/3,413.82 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.36x = 3,413.82 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.36x = 2,515,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,985.34/2,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.27

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