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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.20, 3,288.51 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.20, 3,288.51 and 731.46 is: 1,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.20 : 3,288.51 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.20/3,288.51 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.20x = 3,288.51 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.20x = 2,405,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,413.52/2,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.26

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