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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.04, 3,475.73 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.04, 3,475.73 and 736.12 is: 1,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.04 : 3,475.73 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.04/3,475.73 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.04x = 3,475.73 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.04x = 2,558,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,554.37/2,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.23

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