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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.95, 3,285.14 and 729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.95, 3,285.14 and 729.21 is: 1,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.95 : 3,285.14 = 729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.95/3,285.14 = 729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.95x = 3,285.14 × 729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.95x = 2,395,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,536.87/2,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.88

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