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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.20, 3,284.20 and 728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.20, 3,284.20 and 728.46 is: 1,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.20 : 3,284.20 = 728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.20/3,284.20 = 728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.20x = 3,284.20 × 728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.20x = 2,392,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,408.33/2,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.82

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