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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.30, 3,432.08 and 728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.30, 3,432.08 and 728.10 is: 1,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.30 : 3,432.08 = 728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.30/3,432.08 = 728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.30x = 3,432.08 × 728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.30x = 2,498,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,893.81/2,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.03

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