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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.98, 3,474.96 and 735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.98, 3,474.96 and 735.81 is: 1,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.98 : 3,474.96 = 735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.98/3,474.96 = 735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.98x = 3,474.96 × 735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.98x = 2,556,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,910.32/2,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.56

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