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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.20, 3,435.97 and 730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.20, 3,435.97 and 730.30 is: 1,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.20 : 3,435.97 = 730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.20/3,435.97 = 730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.20x = 3,435.97 × 730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.20x = 2,509,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,288.89/2,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.66

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