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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.06, 3,286.88 and 730.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.06, 3,286.88 and 730.42 is: 1,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.06 : 3,286.88 = 730.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.06/3,286.88 = 730.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.06x = 3,286.88 × 730.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.06x = 2,400,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,802.89/2,192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.23

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