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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.96, 3,439.12 and 733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.96, 3,439.12 and 733.08 is: 1,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.96 : 3,439.12 = 733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.96/3,439.12 = 733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.96x = 3,439.12 × 733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.96x = 2,521,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,150.09/2,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.52

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