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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.07, 3,284.01 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.07, 3,284.01 and 728.37 is: 1,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.07 : 3,284.01 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.07/3,284.01 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.07x = 3,284.01 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.07x = 2,391,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,974.36/2,189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.69

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