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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.42, 3,432.78 and 729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.42, 3,432.78 and 729.06 is: 1,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.42 : 3,432.78 = 729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.42/3,432.78 = 729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.42x = 3,432.78 × 729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.42x = 2,502,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,702.59/2,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.16

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