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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.82, 3,443.95 and 735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.82, 3,443.95 and 735.43 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.82 : 3,443.95 = 735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.82/3,443.95 = 735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.82x = 3,443.95 × 735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.82x = 2,532,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,784.15/2,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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