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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.76, 3,286.16 and 729.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.76, 3,286.16 and 729.78 is: 1,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.76 : 3,286.16 = 729.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.76/3,286.16 = 729.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.76x = 3,286.16 × 729.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.76x = 2,398,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,173.84/2,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.68

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