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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.89, 3,432.05 and 728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.89, 3,432.05 and 728.62 is: 1,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.89 : 3,432.05 = 728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.89/3,432.05 = 728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.89x = 3,432.05 × 728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.89x = 2,500,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,660.27/2,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.52

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