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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.63, 3,283.73 and 728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.63, 3,283.73 and 728.39 is: 1,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.63 : 3,283.73 = 728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.63/3,283.73 = 728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.63x = 3,283.73 × 728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.63x = 2,391,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,816.03/2,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.34

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