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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.02, 3,436.78 and 730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.02, 3,436.78 and 730.66 is: 1,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.02 : 3,436.78 = 730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.02/3,436.78 = 730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.02x = 3,436.78 × 730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.02x = 2,511,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,117.67/2,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.07

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