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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.59, 3,430.08 and 727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.59, 3,430.08 and 727.29 is: 1,090.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.59 : 3,430.08 = 727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.59/3,430.08 = 727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.59x = 3,430.08 × 727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.59x = 2,494,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,662.88/2,287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.52

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