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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.14, 3,441.65 and 734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.14, 3,441.65 and 734.85 is: 1,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.14 : 3,441.65 = 734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.14/3,441.65 = 734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.14x = 3,441.65 × 734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.14x = 2,529,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,092.83/2,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.94

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