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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.99, 3,443.93 and 735.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.99, 3,443.93 and 735.93 is: 1,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.99 : 3,443.93 = 735.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.99/3,443.93 = 735.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.99x = 3,443.93 × 735.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.99x = 2,534,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,490.48/2,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.88

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