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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.81, 3,433.17 and 728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.81, 3,433.17 and 728.91 is: 1,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.81 : 3,433.17 = 728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.81/3,433.17 = 728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.81x = 3,433.17 × 728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.81x = 2,502,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,471.94/2,288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.35

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