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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.04, 3,446.35 and 737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.04, 3,446.35 and 737.98 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.04 : 3,446.35 = 737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.04/3,446.35 = 737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.04x = 3,446.35 × 737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.04x = 2,543,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,337.37/2,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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