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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.91, 4,213.36 and 728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.91, 4,213.36 and 728.74 is: 1,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.91 : 4,213.36 = 728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.91/4,213.36 = 728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.91x = 4,213.36 × 728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.91x = 3,070,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,440.32/2,808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.11

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