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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.44, 3,173.37 and 728.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.44, 3,173.37 and 728.59 is: 1,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.44 : 3,173.37 = 728.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.44/3,173.37 = 728.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.44x = 3,173.37 × 728.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.44x = 2,312,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,082.01/2,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.96

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