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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.32, 3,444.57 and 736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.32, 3,444.57 and 736.38 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.32 : 3,444.57 = 736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.32/3,444.57 = 736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.32x = 3,444.57 × 736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.32x = 2,536,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,512.46/2,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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