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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.85, 3,416.73 and 738.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.85, 3,416.73 and 738.85 is: 1,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.85 : 3,416.73 = 738.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.85/3,416.73 = 738.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.85x = 3,416.73 × 738.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.85x = 2,524,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,450.96/2,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.26

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