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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.86, 3,287.93 and 732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.86, 3,287.93 and 732.04 is: 1,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.86 : 3,287.93 = 732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.86/3,287.93 = 732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.86x = 3,287.93 × 732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.86x = 2,406,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,884.40/2,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.10

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