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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.50, 3,415.50 and 738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.50, 3,415.50 and 738.14 is: 1,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.50 : 3,415.50 = 738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.50/3,415.50 = 738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.50x = 3,415.50 × 738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.50x = 2,521,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,117.17/2,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.97

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