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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.75, 3,403.19 and 729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.75, 3,403.19 and 729.75 is: 1,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.75 : 3,403.19 = 729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.75/3,403.19 = 729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.75x = 3,403.19 × 729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.75x = 2,483,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,477.90/2,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.65

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