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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.63, 3,444.87 and 736.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.63, 3,444.87 and 736.57 is: 1,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.63 : 3,444.87 = 736.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.63/3,444.87 = 736.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.63x = 3,444.87 × 736.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.63x = 2,537,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,370.67/2,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.83

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