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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.70, 3,289.20 and 691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.70, 3,289.20 and 691.59 is: 1,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.70 : 3,289.20 = 691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.70/3,289.20 = 691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.70x = 3,289.20 × 691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.70x = 2,274,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,777.83/2,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.43

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