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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.63, 4,214.42 and 729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.63, 4,214.42 and 729.63 is: 1,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.63 : 4,214.42 = 729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.63/4,214.42 = 729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.63x = 4,214.42 × 729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.63x = 3,074,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,967.26/2,809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.44

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