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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.86, 3,288.09 and 731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.86, 3,288.09 and 731.43 is: 1,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.86 : 3,288.09 = 731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.86/3,288.09 = 731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.86x = 3,288.09 × 731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.86x = 2,405,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,010.41/2,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.25

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