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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.95, 3,442.93 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.95, 3,442.93 and 735.04 is: 1,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.95 : 3,442.93 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.95/3,442.93 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.95x = 3,442.93 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.95x = 2,530,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,691.27/2,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.72

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