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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.78, 3,288.57 and 731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.78, 3,288.57 and 731.75 is: 1,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.78 : 3,288.57 = 731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.78/3,288.57 = 731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.78x = 3,288.57 × 731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.78x = 2,406,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,411.10/2,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.42

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