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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.80, 3,286.78 and 729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.80, 3,286.78 and 729.97 is: 1,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.80 : 3,286.78 = 729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.80/3,286.78 = 729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.80x = 3,286.78 × 729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.80x = 2,399,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,240.75/2,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.14

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