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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.19, 3,285.84 and 729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.19, 3,285.84 and 729.37 is: 1,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.19 : 3,285.84 = 729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.19/3,285.84 = 729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.19x = 3,285.84 × 729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.19x = 2,396,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,593.12/2,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.24

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