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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.10, 3,432.41 and 728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.10, 3,432.41 and 728.68 is: 1,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.10 : 3,432.41 = 728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.10/3,432.41 = 728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.10x = 3,432.41 × 728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.10x = 2,501,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,128.52/2,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.63

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