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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.34, 3,444.33 and 735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.34, 3,444.33 and 735.92 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.34 : 3,444.33 = 735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.34/3,444.33 = 735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.34x = 3,444.33 × 735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.34x = 2,534,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,763.82/2,296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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