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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.50, 3,448.17 and 738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.50, 3,448.17 and 738.74 is: 1,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.50 : 3,448.17 = 738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.50/3,448.17 = 738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.50x = 3,448.17 × 738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.50x = 2,547,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,301.11/2,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.24

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