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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.86, 3,447.09 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.86, 3,447.09 and 737.34 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.86 : 3,447.09 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.86/3,447.09 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.86x = 3,447.09 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.86x = 2,541,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,677.34/2,297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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