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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.49, 3,442.26 and 734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.49, 3,442.26 and 734.63 is: 1,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.49 : 3,442.26 = 734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.49/3,442.26 = 734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.49x = 3,442.26 × 734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.49x = 2,528,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,770.25/2,294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.11

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