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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.72, 3,433.52 and 728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.72, 3,433.52 and 728.87 is: 1,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.72 : 3,433.52 = 728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.72/3,433.52 = 728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.72x = 3,433.52 × 728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.72x = 2,502,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,574.38/2,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.44

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