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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.71, 3,444.89 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.71, 3,444.89 and 736.30 is: 1,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.71 : 3,444.89 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.71/3,444.89 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.71x = 3,444.89 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.71x = 2,536,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,475.89/2,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.39

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