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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.12, 3,432.66 and 749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.12, 3,432.66 and 749.24 is: 1,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.12 : 3,432.66 = 749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.12/3,432.66 = 749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.12x = 3,432.66 × 749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.12x = 2,571,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,886.18/2,288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.02

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