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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.52, 3,446.86 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.52, 3,446.86 and 737.66 is: 1,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.52 : 3,446.86 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.52/3,446.86 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.52x = 3,446.86 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.52x = 2,542,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,617.52/2,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.68

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