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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.95, 3,441.17 and 733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.95, 3,441.17 and 733.58 is: 1,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.95 : 3,441.17 = 733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.95/3,441.17 = 733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.95x = 3,441.17 × 733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.95x = 2,524,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,379.67/2,293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.45

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