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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.91, 3,283.37 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.91, 3,283.37 and 728.16 is: 1,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.91 : 3,283.37 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.91/3,283.37 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.91x = 3,283.37 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.91x = 2,390,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,815.06/2,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.24

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