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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.98, 3,436.48 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.98, 3,436.48 and 731.02 is: 1,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.98 : 3,436.48 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.98/3,436.48 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.98x = 3,436.48 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.98x = 2,512,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,135.61/2,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.53

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