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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.02, 3,435.28 and 729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.02, 3,435.28 and 729.66 is: 1,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.02 : 3,435.28 = 729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.02/3,435.28 = 729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.02x = 3,435.28 × 729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.02x = 2,506,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,580.88/2,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.57

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