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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.53, 3,434.79 and 730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.53, 3,434.79 and 730.01 is: 1,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.53 : 3,434.79 = 730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.53/3,434.79 = 730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.53x = 3,434.79 × 730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.53x = 2,507,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,431.05/2,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.17

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