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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.68, 3,314.70 and 729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.68, 3,314.70 and 729.18 is: 1,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.68 : 3,314.70 = 729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.68/3,314.70 = 729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.68x = 3,314.70 × 729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.68x = 2,417,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,012.95/2,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.83

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