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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.04, 3,432.43 and 728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.04, 3,432.43 and 728.84 is: 1,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.04 : 3,432.43 = 728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.04/3,432.43 = 728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.04x = 3,432.43 × 728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.04x = 2,501,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,695.14/2,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.90

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