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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.05, 3,446.25 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.05, 3,446.25 and 737.02 is: 1,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.05 : 3,446.25 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.05/3,446.25 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.05x = 3,446.25 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.05x = 2,539,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,956.67/2,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.75

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