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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.72, 3,284.94 and 728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.72, 3,284.94 and 728.72 is: 1,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.72 : 3,284.94 = 728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.72/3,284.94 = 728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.72x = 3,284.94 × 728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.72x = 2,393,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,801.48/2,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.20

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