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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.62, 3,446.37 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.62, 3,446.37 and 737.56 is: 1,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.62 : 3,446.37 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.62/3,446.37 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.62x = 3,446.37 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.62x = 2,541,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,904.66/2,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.32

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