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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.92, 3,406.26 and 731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.92, 3,406.26 and 731.92 is: 1,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.92 : 3,406.26 = 731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.92/3,406.26 = 731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.92x = 3,406.26 × 731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.92x = 2,493,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,109.82/2,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.84

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