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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.88, 3,440.84 and 733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.88, 3,440.84 and 733.90 is: 1,100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.88 : 3,440.84 = 733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.88/3,440.84 = 733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.88x = 3,440.84 × 733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.88x = 2,525,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,226.98/2,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.85

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