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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.78, 3,415.05 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.78, 3,415.05 and 737.66 is: 1,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.78 : 3,415.05 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.78/3,415.05 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.78x = 3,415.05 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.78x = 2,519,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,145.78/2,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.45

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