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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.55, 3,441.78 and 734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.55, 3,441.78 and 734.72 is: 1,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.55 : 3,441.78 = 734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.55/3,441.78 = 734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.55x = 3,441.78 × 734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.55x = 2,528,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,727.39/2,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.06

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