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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.51, 3,284.82 and 729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.51, 3,284.82 and 729.27 is: 1,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.51 : 3,284.82 = 729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.51/3,284.82 = 729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.51x = 3,284.82 × 729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.51x = 2,395,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,520.68/2,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.59

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