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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.59, 3,443.58 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.59, 3,443.58 and 735.66 is: 1,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.59 : 3,443.58 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.59/3,443.58 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.59x = 3,443.58 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.59x = 2,533,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,304.06/2,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.55

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