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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.34, 3,447.18 and 738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.34, 3,447.18 and 738.14 is: 1,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.34 : 3,447.18 = 738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.34/3,447.18 = 738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.34x = 3,447.18 × 738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.34x = 2,544,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,480.52/2,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.10

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