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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.71, 3,289.29 and 731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.71, 3,289.29 and 731.97 is: 1,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.71 : 3,289.29 = 731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.71/3,289.29 = 731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.71x = 3,289.29 × 731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.71x = 2,407,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,661.60/2,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.03

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