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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.28, 3,288.42 and 731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.28, 3,288.42 and 731.34 is: 1,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.28 : 3,288.42 = 731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.28/3,288.42 = 731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.28x = 3,288.42 × 731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.28x = 2,404,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,953.08/2,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.01

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