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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.64, 3,286.23 and 730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.64, 3,286.23 and 730.01 is: 1,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.64 : 3,286.23 = 730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.64/3,286.23 = 730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.64x = 3,286.23 × 730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.64x = 2,398,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,980.76/2,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.61

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