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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.16, 3,446.43 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.16, 3,446.43 and 738.10 is: 1,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.16 : 3,446.43 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.16/3,446.43 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.16x = 3,446.43 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.16x = 2,543,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,809.98/2,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.89

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