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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.99, 3,439.67 and 733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.99, 3,439.67 and 733.22 is: 1,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.99 : 3,439.67 = 733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.99/3,439.67 = 733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.99x = 3,439.67 × 733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.99x = 2,522,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,019.47/2,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.88

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