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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.68, 3,284.61 and 728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.68, 3,284.61 and 728.98 is: 1,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.68 : 3,284.61 = 728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.68/3,284.61 = 728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.68x = 3,284.61 × 728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.68x = 2,394,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,415.00/2,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.50

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