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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.28, 3,286.06 and 730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.28, 3,286.06 and 730.04 is: 1,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.28 : 3,286.06 = 730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.28/3,286.06 = 730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.28x = 3,286.06 × 730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.28x = 2,398,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,955.24/2,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.77

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