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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.37, 3,435.81 and 730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.37, 3,435.81 and 730.01 is: 1,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.37 : 3,435.81 = 730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.37/3,435.81 = 730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.37x = 3,435.81 × 730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.37x = 2,508,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,175.66/2,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.10

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