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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.52, 3,441.59 and 734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.52, 3,441.59 and 734.62 is: 1,101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.52 : 3,441.59 = 734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.52/3,441.59 = 734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.52x = 3,441.59 × 734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.52x = 2,528,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,260.85/2,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.39

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