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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.64, 3,466.12 and 729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.64, 3,466.12 and 729.14 is: 1,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.64 : 3,466.12 = 729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.64/3,466.12 = 729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.64x = 3,466.12 × 729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.64x = 2,527,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,286.74/2,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.76

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