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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.06, 3,442.63 and 735.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.06, 3,442.63 and 735.23 is: 1,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.06 : 3,442.63 = 735.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.06/3,442.63 = 735.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.06x = 3,442.63 × 735.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.06x = 2,531,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,111.57/2,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.85

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