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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.36, 3,446.04 and 737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.36, 3,446.04 and 737.38 is: 1,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.36 : 3,446.04 = 737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.36/3,446.04 = 737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.36x = 3,446.04 × 737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.36x = 2,541,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,038.36/2,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.07

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