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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.98, 4,213.11 and 728.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.98, 4,213.11 and 728.85 is: 1,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.98 : 4,213.11 = 728.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.98/4,213.11 = 728.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.98x = 4,213.11 × 728.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.98x = 3,070,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,720.06/2,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.18

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