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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.49, 3,403.51 and 730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.49, 3,403.51 and 730.13 is: 1,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.49 : 3,403.51 = 730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.49/3,403.51 = 730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.49x = 3,403.51 × 730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.49x = 2,484,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,985.91/2,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.96

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