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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.97, 3,285.18 and 729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.97, 3,285.18 and 729.27 is: 1,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.97 : 3,285.18 = 729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.97/3,285.18 = 729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.97x = 3,285.18 × 729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.97x = 2,395,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,783.22/2,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.98

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