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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.16, 3,444.93 and 737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.16, 3,444.93 and 737.10 is: 1,105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.16 : 3,444.93 = 737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.16/3,444.93 = 737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.16x = 3,444.93 × 737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.16x = 2,539,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,257.90/2,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.39

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