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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.10, 3,286.68 and 730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.10, 3,286.68 and 730.25 is: 1,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.10 : 3,286.68 = 730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.10/3,286.68 = 730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.10x = 3,286.68 × 730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.10x = 2,400,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,091.22/2,191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.38

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