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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.39 and 736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.39 and 736.16 is: 1,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.08 : 3,444.39 = 736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.08/3,444.39 = 736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.08x = 3,444.39 × 736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.08x = 2,535,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,604.92/2,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.32

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