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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.50, 3,415.29 and 737.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.50, 3,415.29 and 737.50 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.50 : 3,415.29 = 737.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.50/3,415.29 = 737.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.50x = 3,415.29 × 737.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.50x = 2,518,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,776.38/2,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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