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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.02, 3,447.54 and 738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.02, 3,447.54 and 738.50 is: 1,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.02 : 3,447.54 = 738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.02/3,447.54 = 738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.02x = 3,447.54 × 738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.02x = 2,546,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,008.29/2,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.91

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