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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.32, 3,432.48 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.32, 3,432.48 and 749.44 is: 1,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.32 : 3,432.48 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.32/3,432.48 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.32x = 3,432.48 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.32x = 2,572,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,437.81/2,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.16

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