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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,440.09 and 733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,440.09 and 733.62 is: 1,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,440.09 = 733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,440.09 = 733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,440.09 × 733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 2,523,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,733.56/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.90

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