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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.38, 3,471.74 and 733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.38, 3,471.74 and 733.46 is: 1,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.38 : 3,471.74 = 733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.38/3,471.74 = 733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.38x = 3,471.74 × 733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.38x = 2,546,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,392.93/2,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.25

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