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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.68, 3,416.52 and 738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.68, 3,416.52 and 738.68 is: 1,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.68 : 3,416.52 = 738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.68/3,416.52 = 738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.68x = 3,416.52 × 738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.68x = 2,523,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,714.99/2,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.02

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