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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.43, 3,314.27 and 728.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.43, 3,314.27 and 728.59 is: 1,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.43 : 3,314.27 = 728.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.43/3,314.27 = 728.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.43x = 3,314.27 × 728.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.43x = 2,414,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,743.98/2,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.93

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