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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.40, 3,285.52 and 729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.40, 3,285.52 and 729.52 is: 1,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.40 : 3,285.52 = 729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.40/3,285.52 = 729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.40x = 3,285.52 × 729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.40x = 2,396,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,852.55/2,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.25

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