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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.47, 3,434.48 and 730.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.47, 3,434.48 and 730.05 is: 1,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.47 : 3,434.48 = 730.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.47/3,434.48 = 730.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.47x = 3,434.48 × 730.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.47x = 2,507,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,338.47/2,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.68

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