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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.22, 3,434.08 and 728.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.22, 3,434.08 and 728.85 is: 1,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.22 : 3,434.08 = 728.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.22/3,434.08 = 728.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.22x = 3,434.08 × 728.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.22x = 2,502,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,935.92/2,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.36

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