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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.35, 3,446.82 and 737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.35, 3,446.82 and 737.97 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.35 : 3,446.82 = 737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.35/3,446.82 = 737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.35x = 3,446.82 × 737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.35x = 2,543,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,649.76/2,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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