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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.94, 4,226.91 and 737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.94, 4,226.91 and 737.77 is: 1,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.94 : 4,226.91 = 737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.94/4,226.91 = 737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.94x = 4,226.91 × 737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.94x = 3,118,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,487.39/2,817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.66

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