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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.72, 3,447.78 and 738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.72, 3,447.78 and 738.88 is: 1,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.72 : 3,447.78 = 738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.72/3,447.78 = 738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.72x = 3,447.78 × 738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.72x = 2,547,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,495.69/2,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.22

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