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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.51, 3,286.35 and 729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.51, 3,286.35 and 729.77 is: 1,094.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.51 : 3,286.35 = 729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.51/3,286.35 = 729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.51x = 3,286.35 × 729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.51x = 2,398,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,263.21/2,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.84

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