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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.07, 3,443.91 and 736.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.07, 3,443.91 and 736.17 is: 1,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.07 : 3,443.91 = 736.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.07/3,443.91 = 736.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.07x = 3,443.91 × 736.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.07x = 2,535,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,303.22/2,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.71

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