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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.18, 4,213.74 and 729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.18, 4,213.74 and 729.18 is: 1,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.18 : 4,213.74 = 729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.18/4,213.74 = 729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.18x = 4,213.74 × 729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.18x = 3,072,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,574.93/2,809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.76

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