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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.87, 3,448.22 and 738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.87, 3,448.22 and 738.86 is: 1,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.87 : 3,448.22 = 738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.87/3,448.22 = 738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.87x = 3,448.22 × 738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.87x = 2,547,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,730.89/2,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.25

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