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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.56, 3,434.30 and 729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.56, 3,434.30 and 729.66 is: 1,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.56 : 3,434.30 = 729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.56/3,434.30 = 729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.56x = 3,434.30 × 729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.56x = 2,505,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,871.34/2,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.48

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