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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.46, 3,284.98 and 729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.46, 3,284.98 and 729.22 is: 1,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.46 : 3,284.98 = 729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.46/3,284.98 = 729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.46x = 3,284.98 × 729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.46x = 2,395,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,453.04/2,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.59

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