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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.40, 3,434.76 and 751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.40, 3,434.76 and 751.04 is: 1,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.40 : 3,434.76 = 751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.40/3,434.76 = 751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.40x = 3,434.76 × 751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.40x = 2,579,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,642.15/2,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.28

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