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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.05, 3,282.72 and 1,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.05, 3,282.72 and 1,152.92 is: 1,726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.05 : 3,282.72 = 1,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.05/3,282.72 = 1,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.05x = 3,282.72 × 1,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.05x = 3,784,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,713.54/2,192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.56

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