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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.48, 4,226.47 and 737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.48, 4,226.47 and 737.48 is: 1,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.48 : 4,226.47 = 737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.48/4,226.47 = 737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.48x = 4,226.47 × 737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.48x = 3,116,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,937.10/2,817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.29

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