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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.01, 3,285.50 and 729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.01, 3,285.50 and 729.22 is: 1,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.01 : 3,285.50 = 729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.01/3,285.50 = 729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.01x = 3,285.50 × 729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.01x = 2,395,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,837.71/2,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.99

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