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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.65, 3,446.86 and 737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.65, 3,446.86 and 737.62 is: 1,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.65 : 3,446.86 = 737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.65/3,446.86 = 737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.65x = 3,446.86 × 737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.65x = 2,542,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,471.03/2,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.55

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