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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.46 and 729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.46 and 729.29 is: 1,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.94 : 3,202.46 = 729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.94/3,202.46 = 729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.94x = 3,202.46 × 729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.94x = 2,335,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,502.39/2,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.95

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