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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.09, 3,443.26 and 735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.09, 3,443.26 and 735.67 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.09 : 3,443.26 = 735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.09/3,443.26 = 735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.09x = 3,443.26 × 735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.09x = 2,533,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,103.08/2,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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