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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.89, 4,379.84 and 728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.89, 4,379.84 and 728.62 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.89 : 4,379.84 = 728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.89/4,379.84 = 728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.89x = 4,379.84 × 728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.89x = 3,191,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,217.12/2,919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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