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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.76, 3,285.08 and 728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.76, 3,285.08 and 728.88 is: 1,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.76 : 3,285.08 = 728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.76/3,285.08 = 728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.76x = 3,285.08 × 728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.76x = 2,394,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,429.11/2,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.47

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