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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.82, 3,288.74 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.82, 3,288.74 and 632.82 is: 949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.82 : 3,288.74 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.82/3,288.74 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.82x = 3,288.74 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.82x = 2,081,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,177.28/2,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.09

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