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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.20, 3,403.80 and 730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.20, 3,403.80 and 730.20 is: 1,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.20 : 3,403.80 = 730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.20/3,403.80 = 730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.20x = 3,403.80 × 730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.20x = 2,485,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,454.76/2,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.30

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