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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.98, 3,434.98 and 730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.98, 3,434.98 and 730.02 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.98 : 3,434.98 = 730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.98/3,434.98 = 730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.98x = 3,434.98 × 730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.98x = 2,507,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,604.10/2,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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