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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.24, 3,433.35 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.24, 3,433.35 and 728.37 is: 1,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.24 : 3,433.35 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.24/3,433.35 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.24x = 3,433.35 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.24x = 2,500,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,759.28/2,288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.87

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