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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.46, 3,404.88 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.46, 3,404.88 and 731.46 is: 1,096.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.46 : 3,404.88 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.46/3,404.88 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.46x = 3,404.88 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.46x = 2,490,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,533.52/2,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.93

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