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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.06, 3,690.95 and 729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.06, 3,690.95 and 729.28 is: 1,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.06 : 3,690.95 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.06/3,690.95 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.06x = 3,690.95 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.06x = 2,691,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,728.61/2,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.73

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