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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.65, 3,447.63 and 738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.65, 3,447.63 and 738.59 is: 1,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.65 : 3,447.63 = 738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.65/3,447.63 = 738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.65x = 3,447.63 × 738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.65x = 2,546,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,367.80/2,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.77

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