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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.42, 3,428.40 and 726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.42, 3,428.40 and 726 is: 1,088.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.42 : 3,428.40 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.42/3,428.40 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.42x = 3,428.40 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.42x = 2,489,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,018.40/2,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.61

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