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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.97, 3,432.23 and 728.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.97, 3,432.23 and 728.55 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.97 : 3,432.23 = 728.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.97/3,432.23 = 728.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.97x = 3,432.23 × 728.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.97x = 2,500,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,550.26/2,288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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