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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.44, 3,443.08 and 735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.44, 3,443.08 and 735.36 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.44 : 3,443.08 = 735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.44/3,443.08 = 735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.44x = 3,443.08 × 735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.44x = 2,531,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,903.31/2,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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