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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.94, 4,225.41 and 736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.94, 4,225.41 and 736.77 is: 1,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.94 : 4,225.41 = 736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.94/4,225.41 = 736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.94x = 4,225.41 × 736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.94x = 3,113,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,155.33/2,816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.16

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