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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.28, 3,439.83 and 733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.28, 3,439.83 and 733.77 is: 1,100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.28 : 3,439.83 = 733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.28/3,439.83 = 733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.28x = 3,439.83 × 733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.28x = 2,524,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,044.06/2,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.15

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