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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.88, 3,416.88 and 1,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.88, 3,416.88 and 1,497.25 is: 2,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.88 : 3,416.88 = 1,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.88/3,416.88 = 1,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.88x = 3,416.88 × 1,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.88x = 5,115,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,933.47/2,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.91

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