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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.70, 3,434.51 and 729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.70, 3,434.51 and 729.68 is: 1,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.70 : 3,434.51 = 729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.70/3,434.51 = 729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.70x = 3,434.51 × 729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.70x = 2,506,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,082.78/2,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.50

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