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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.52, 3,284.40 and 728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.52, 3,284.40 and 728.28 is: 1,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.52 : 3,284.40 = 728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.52/3,284.40 = 728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.52x = 3,284.40 × 728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.52x = 2,391,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,962.83/2,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.46

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