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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.98, 3,432 and 727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.98, 3,432 and 727.92 is: 1,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.98 : 3,432 = 727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.98/3,432 = 727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.98x = 3,432 × 727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.98x = 2,498,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,221.44/2,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.89

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