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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.38, 3,435.98 and 730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.38, 3,435.98 and 730.49 is: 1,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.38 : 3,435.98 = 730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.38/3,435.98 = 730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.38x = 3,435.98 × 730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.38x = 2,509,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,928.20/2,290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.86

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