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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.76, 3,284.63 and 728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.76, 3,284.63 and 728.91 is: 1,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.76 : 3,284.63 = 728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.76/3,284.63 = 728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.76x = 3,284.63 × 728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.76x = 2,394,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,199.65/2,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.36

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