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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.41, 4,212.61 and 728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.41, 4,212.61 and 728.24 is: 1,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.41 : 4,212.61 = 728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.41/4,212.61 = 728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.41x = 4,212.61 × 728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.41x = 3,067,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,787.47/2,808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.36

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