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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.51, 3,284.75 and 728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.51, 3,284.75 and 728.72 is: 1,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.51 : 3,284.75 = 728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.51/3,284.75 = 728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.51x = 3,284.75 × 728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.51x = 2,393,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,648.42/2,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.24

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