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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.74, 3,434.90 and 730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.74, 3,434.90 and 730.26 is: 1,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.74 : 3,434.90 = 730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.74/3,434.90 = 730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.74x = 3,434.90 × 730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.74x = 2,508,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,370.07/2,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.00

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