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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.62, 3,287.30 and 730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.62, 3,287.30 and 730.38 is: 1,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.62 : 3,287.30 = 730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.62/3,287.30 = 730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.62x = 3,287.30 × 730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.62x = 2,400,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,978.17/2,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.53

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