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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.71, 3,313.47 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.71, 3,313.47 and 728.02 is: 1,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.71 : 3,313.47 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.71/3,313.47 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.71x = 3,313.47 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.71x = 2,412,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,270.36/2,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.16

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