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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.97, 3,284.99 and 729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.97, 3,284.99 and 729.12 is: 1,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.97 : 3,284.99 = 729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.97/3,284.99 = 729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.97x = 3,284.99 × 729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.97x = 2,395,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,163.32/2,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.70

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