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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.27, 4,226.16 and 737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.27, 4,226.16 and 737.24 is: 1,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.27 : 4,226.16 = 737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.27/4,226.16 = 737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.27x = 4,226.16 × 737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.27x = 3,115,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,694.20/2,817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.93

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