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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.26, 3,433.62 and 750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.26, 3,433.62 and 750.26 is: 1,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.26 : 3,433.62 = 750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.26/3,433.62 = 750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.26x = 3,433.62 × 750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.26x = 2,576,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,107.74/2,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.30

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