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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.70, 3,443.80 and 735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.70, 3,443.80 and 735.15 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.70 : 3,443.80 = 735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.70/3,443.80 = 735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.70x = 3,443.80 × 735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.70x = 2,531,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,702.65/2,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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