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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.91, 3,314.00 and 729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.91, 3,314.00 and 729.07 is: 1,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.91 : 3,314.00 = 729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.91/3,314.00 = 729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.91x = 3,314.00 × 729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.91x = 2,416,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,143.95/2,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.32

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