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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.82, 3,433.32 and 749.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.82, 3,433.32 and 749.82 is: 1,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.82 : 3,433.32 = 749.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.82/3,433.32 = 749.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.82x = 3,433.32 × 749.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.82x = 2,574,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,372.00/2,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.76

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