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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.32, 3,440.45 and 733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.32, 3,440.45 and 733.28 is: 1,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.32 : 3,440.45 = 733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.32/3,440.45 = 733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.32x = 3,440.45 × 733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.32x = 2,522,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,813.18/2,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.07

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