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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.94, 3,445.86 and 737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.94, 3,445.86 and 737.64 is: 1,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.94 : 3,445.86 = 737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.94/3,445.86 = 737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.94x = 3,445.86 × 737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.94x = 2,541,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,804.17/2,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.12

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