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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.30, 4,383.42 and 731.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.30, 4,383.42 and 731.01 is: 1,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.30 : 4,383.42 = 731.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.30/4,383.42 = 731.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.30x = 4,383.42 × 731.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.30x = 3,204,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,323.85/2,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.51

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