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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.59, 3,289.34 and 731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.59, 3,289.34 and 731.76 is: 1,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.59 : 3,289.34 = 731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.59/3,289.34 = 731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.59x = 3,289.34 × 731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.59x = 2,407,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,007.44/2,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.79

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