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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.79, 3,445.01 and 736.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.79, 3,445.01 and 736.91 is: 1,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.79 : 3,445.01 = 736.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.79/3,445.01 = 736.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.79x = 3,445.01 × 736.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.79x = 2,538,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,652.79/2,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.82

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