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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.13, 3,402.26 and 729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.13, 3,402.26 and 729.13 is: 1,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.13 : 3,402.26 = 729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.13/3,402.26 = 729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.13x = 3,402.26 × 729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.13x = 2,480,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,689.83/2,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.72

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