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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.33, 3,283.29 and 728.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.33, 3,283.29 and 728.09 is: 1,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.33 : 3,283.29 = 728.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.33/3,283.29 = 728.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.33x = 3,283.29 × 728.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.33x = 2,390,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,530.62/2,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.90

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