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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.59, 3,442.51 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.59, 3,442.51 and 735.18 is: 1,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.59 : 3,442.51 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.59/3,442.51 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.59x = 3,442.51 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.59x = 2,530,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,864.50/2,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.49

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