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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.97, 3,433.73 and 729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.97, 3,433.73 and 729.55 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.97 : 3,433.73 = 729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.97/3,433.73 = 729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.97x = 3,433.73 × 729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.97x = 2,505,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,077.72/2,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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