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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.02, 3,287.52 and 730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.02, 3,287.52 and 730.78 is: 1,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.02 : 3,287.52 = 730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.02/3,287.52 = 730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.02x = 3,287.52 × 730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.02x = 2,402,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,453.87/2,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.00

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