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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.36, 3,287.88 and 731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.36, 3,287.88 and 731.24 is: 1,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.36 : 3,287.88 = 731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.36/3,287.88 = 731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.36x = 3,287.88 × 731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.36x = 2,404,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,229.37/2,192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.64

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