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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.40, 3,283.20 and 1,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.40, 3,283.20 and 1,036.80 is: 1,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.40 : 3,283.20 = 1,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.40/3,283.20 = 1,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.40x = 3,283.20 × 1,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.40x = 3,404,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,021.76/2,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.65

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