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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.44, 3,439.11 and 733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.44, 3,439.11 and 733.14 is: 1,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.44 : 3,439.11 = 733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.44/3,439.11 = 733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.44x = 3,439.11 × 733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.44x = 2,521,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,349.11/2,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.37

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