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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.84, 3,288.08 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.84, 3,288.08 and 730.64 is: 1,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.84 : 3,288.08 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.84/3,288.08 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.84x = 3,288.08 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.84x = 2,402,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,412.82/2,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.07

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