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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.90, 3,437.96 and 732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.90, 3,437.96 and 732.02 is: 1,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.90 : 3,437.96 = 732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.90/3,437.96 = 732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.90x = 3,437.96 × 732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.90x = 2,516,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,634.63/2,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.06

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