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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.82, 3,173.02 and 729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.82, 3,173.02 and 729.12 is: 1,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.82 : 3,173.02 = 729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.82/3,173.02 = 729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.82x = 3,173.02 × 729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.82x = 2,313,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,512.34/2,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.44

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