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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.89, 3,448.27 and 738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.89, 3,448.27 and 738.89 is: 1,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.89 : 3,448.27 = 738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.89/3,448.27 = 738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.89x = 3,448.27 × 738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.89x = 2,547,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,873.13/2,298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.31

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