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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.54, 3,285.72 and 729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.54, 3,285.72 and 729.58 is: 1,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.54 : 3,285.72 = 729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.54/3,285.72 = 729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.54x = 3,285.72 × 729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.54x = 2,397,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,195.60/2,190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.34

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