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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.22, 4,052.96 and 728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.22, 4,052.96 and 728 is: 1,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.22 : 4,052.96 = 728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.22/4,052.96 = 728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.22x = 4,052.96 × 728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.22x = 2,950,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,554.88/2,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.90

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