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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.88, 3,433.44 and 729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.88, 3,433.44 and 729.02 is: 1,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.88 : 3,433.44 = 729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.88/3,433.44 = 729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.88x = 3,433.44 × 729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.88x = 2,503,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,029.26/2,288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.56

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