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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.22, 3,437.08 and 730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.22, 3,437.08 and 730.86 is: 1,096.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.22 : 3,437.08 = 730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.22/3,437.08 = 730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.22x = 3,437.08 × 730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.22x = 2,512,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,024.29/2,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.37

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