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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.77 and 729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.77 and 729.25 is: 1,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.08 : 3,283.77 = 729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.08/3,283.77 = 729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.08x = 3,283.77 × 729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.08x = 2,394,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,689.27/2,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.92

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