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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.50, 3,443.15 and 735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.50, 3,443.15 and 735.46 is: 1,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.50 : 3,443.15 = 735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.50/3,443.15 = 735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.50x = 3,443.15 × 735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.50x = 2,532,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,292.33/2,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.16

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