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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.87, 3,445.12 and 736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.87, 3,445.12 and 736.46 is: 1,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.87 : 3,445.12 = 736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.87/3,445.12 = 736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.87x = 3,445.12 × 736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.87x = 2,537,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,177.69/2,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.62

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