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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.02, 3,285.27 and 729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.02, 3,285.27 and 729.27 is: 1,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.02 : 3,285.27 = 729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.02/3,285.27 = 729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.02x = 3,285.27 × 729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.02x = 2,395,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,848.85/2,190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.99

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