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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.98, 3,445.16 and 737.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.98, 3,445.16 and 737.15 is: 1,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.98 : 3,445.16 = 737.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.98/3,445.16 = 737.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.98x = 3,445.16 × 737.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.98x = 2,539,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,578.78/2,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.62

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