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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.69, 3,408.39 and 732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.69, 3,408.39 and 732.69 is: 1,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.69 : 3,408.39 = 732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.69/3,408.39 = 732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.69x = 3,408.39 × 732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.69x = 2,497,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,289.61/2,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.31

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