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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.92, 3,283.36 and 728.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.92, 3,283.36 and 728.08 is: 1,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.92 : 3,283.36 = 728.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.92/3,283.36 = 728.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.92x = 3,283.36 × 728.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.92x = 2,390,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,548.75/2,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.11

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