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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.28, 3,441.13 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.28, 3,441.13 and 734.16 is: 1,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.28 : 3,441.13 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.28/3,441.13 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.28x = 3,441.13 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.28x = 2,526,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,328.01/2,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.14

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