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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.87, 3,290.27 and 1,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.87, 3,290.27 and 1,152.63 is: 1,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.87 : 3,290.27 = 1,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.87/3,290.27 = 1,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.87x = 3,290.27 × 1,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.87x = 3,792,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,458.15/2,192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.45

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