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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.05, 3,284.11 and 728.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.05, 3,284.11 and 728.21 is: 1,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.05 : 3,284.11 = 728.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.05/3,284.11 = 728.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.05x = 3,284.11 × 728.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.05x = 2,391,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,521.74/2,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.49

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