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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.10, 3,448.97 and 738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.10, 3,448.97 and 738.74 is: 1,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.10 : 3,448.97 = 738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.10/3,448.97 = 738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.10x = 3,448.97 × 738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.10x = 2,547,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,871.16/2,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.21

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