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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.24, 3,446.37 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.24, 3,446.37 and 737.73 is: 1,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.24 : 3,446.37 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.24/3,446.37 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.24x = 3,446.37 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.24x = 2,542,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,490.54/2,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.28

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