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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.17, 3,313.38 and 728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.17, 3,313.38 and 728.40 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.17 : 3,313.38 = 728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.17/3,313.38 = 728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.17x = 3,313.38 × 728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.17x = 2,413,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,465.99/2,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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