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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.34, 3,286.28 and 730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.34, 3,286.28 and 730.10 is: 1,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.34 : 3,286.28 = 730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.34/3,286.28 = 730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.34x = 3,286.28 × 730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.34x = 2,399,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,313.03/2,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.91

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