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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.66, 3,443.58 and 735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.66, 3,443.58 and 735.72 is: 1,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.66 : 3,443.58 = 735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.66/3,443.58 = 735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.66x = 3,443.58 × 735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.66x = 2,533,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,497.76/2,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.60

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