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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.29, 3,436.94 and 731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.29, 3,436.94 and 731.30 is: 1,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.29 : 3,436.94 = 731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.29/3,436.94 = 731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.29x = 3,436.94 × 731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.29x = 2,513,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,418.87/2,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.95

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