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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.44, 3,416.70 and 738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.44, 3,416.70 and 738.44 is: 1,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.44 : 3,416.70 = 738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.44/3,416.70 = 738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.44x = 3,416.70 × 738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.44x = 2,523,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,027.95/2,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.84

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