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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.72, 3,435.89 and 730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.72, 3,435.89 and 730.66 is: 1,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.72 : 3,435.89 = 730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.72/3,435.89 = 730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.72x = 3,435.89 × 730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.72x = 2,510,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,463.73/2,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.93

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