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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.78, 3,285.57 and 729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.78, 3,285.57 and 729.75 is: 1,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.78 : 3,285.57 = 729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.78/3,285.57 = 729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.78x = 3,285.57 × 729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.78x = 2,397,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,644.71/2,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.43

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