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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.72, 3,289.16 and 731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.72, 3,289.16 and 731.92 is: 1,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.72 : 3,289.16 = 731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.72/3,289.16 = 731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.72x = 3,289.16 × 731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.72x = 2,407,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,401.99/2,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.91

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