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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.75, 3,446.44 and 737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.75, 3,446.44 and 737.86 is: 1,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.75 : 3,446.44 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.75/3,446.44 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.75x = 3,446.44 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.75x = 2,542,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,990.22/2,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.25

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