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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.26, 3,285.68 and 729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.26, 3,285.68 and 729.62 is: 1,094.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.26 : 3,285.68 = 729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.26/3,285.68 = 729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.26x = 3,285.68 × 729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.26x = 2,397,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,297.84/2,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.03

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