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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.72, 3,286.88 and 875.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.72, 3,286.88 and 875.99 is: 1,313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.72 : 3,286.88 = 875.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.72/3,286.88 = 875.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.72x = 3,286.88 × 875.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.72x = 2,879,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,269.63/2,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.11

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