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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.51, 3,437.47 and 732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.51, 3,437.47 and 732.14 is: 1,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.51 : 3,437.47 = 732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.51/3,437.47 = 732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.51x = 3,437.47 × 732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.51x = 2,516,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,709.29/2,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.80

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