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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.59, 3,446.20 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.59, 3,446.20 and 737.18 is: 1,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.59 : 3,446.20 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.59/3,446.20 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.59x = 3,446.20 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.59x = 2,540,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,452.49/2,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.70

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