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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.64, 3,442.23 and 734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.64, 3,442.23 and 734.22 is: 1,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.64 : 3,442.23 = 734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.64/3,442.23 = 734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.64x = 3,442.23 × 734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.64x = 2,527,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,354.11/2,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.42

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