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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.44, 3,434.28 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.44, 3,434.28 and 750.56 is: 1,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.44 : 3,434.28 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.44/3,434.28 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.44x = 3,434.28 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.44x = 2,577,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,633.20/2,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.88

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