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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.29, 3,313.58 and 728.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.29, 3,313.58 and 728.50 is: 1,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.29 : 3,313.58 = 728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.29/3,313.58 = 728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.29x = 3,313.58 × 728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.29x = 2,413,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,931.10/2,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.63

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