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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.93, 3,283.80 and 728.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.93, 3,283.80 and 728.57 is: 1,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.93 : 3,283.80 = 728.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.93/3,283.80 = 728.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.93x = 3,283.80 × 728.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.93x = 2,392,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,478.17/2,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.49

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