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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.48, 3,689.22 and 728.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.48, 3,689.22 and 728.11 is: 1,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.48 : 3,689.22 = 728.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.48/3,689.22 = 728.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.48x = 3,689.22 × 728.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.48x = 2,686,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,139.53/2,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.16

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