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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.99, 3,446.93 and 737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.99, 3,446.93 and 737.93 is: 1,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.99 : 3,446.93 = 737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.99/3,446.93 = 737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.99x = 3,446.93 × 737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.99x = 2,543,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,593.05/2,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.88

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