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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.81, 3,284.65 and 728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.81, 3,284.65 and 728.99 is: 1,093.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.81 : 3,284.65 = 728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.81/3,284.65 = 728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.81x = 3,284.65 × 728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.81x = 2,394,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,458.76/2,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.46

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