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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.26, 3,435.85 and 730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.26, 3,435.85 and 730.22 is: 1,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.26 : 3,435.85 = 730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.26/3,435.85 = 730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.26x = 3,435.85 × 730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.26x = 2,508,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,908.58/2,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.47

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