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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.10, 3,438.15 and 732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.10, 3,438.15 and 732.45 is: 1,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.10 : 3,438.15 = 732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.10/3,438.15 = 732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.10x = 3,438.15 × 732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.10x = 2,518,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,272.97/2,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.68

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