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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.16, 3,284.22 and 728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.16, 3,284.22 and 728.34 is: 1,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.16 : 3,284.22 = 728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.16/3,284.22 = 728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.16x = 3,284.22 × 728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.16x = 2,392,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,028.79/2,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.67

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