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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.42, 3,429.90 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.42, 3,429.90 and 727 is: 1,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.42 : 3,429.90 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.42/3,429.90 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.42x = 3,429.90 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.42x = 2,493,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,537.30/2,287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.11

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