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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.08, 3,288.52 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.08, 3,288.52 and 731.32 is: 1,097.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.08 : 3,288.52 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.08/3,288.52 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.08x = 3,288.52 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.08x = 2,404,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,960.45/2,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.11

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