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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.60, 3,414.86 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.60, 3,414.86 and 737.60 is: 1,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.60 : 3,414.86 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.60/3,414.86 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.60x = 3,414.86 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.60x = 2,518,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,800.74/2,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.39

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