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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.65, 3,447.05 and 737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.65, 3,447.05 and 737.79 is: 1,106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.65 : 3,447.05 = 737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.65/3,447.05 = 737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.65x = 3,447.05 × 737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.65x = 2,543,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,195.33/2,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.87

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