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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.22, 3,435.58 and 729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.22, 3,435.58 and 729.86 is: 1,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.22 : 3,435.58 = 729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.22/3,435.58 = 729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.22x = 3,435.58 × 729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.22x = 2,507,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,471.59/2,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.86

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