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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.34, 3,445.03 and 736.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.34, 3,445.03 and 736.45 is: 1,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.34 : 3,445.03 = 736.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.34/3,445.03 = 736.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.34x = 3,445.03 × 736.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.34x = 2,537,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,092.34/2,296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.84

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