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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.55, 3,288.86 and 731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.55, 3,288.86 and 731.71 is: 1,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.55 : 3,288.86 = 731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.55/3,288.86 = 731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.55x = 3,288.86 × 731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.55x = 2,406,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,491.75/2,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.58

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