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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.92, 3,287.24 and 876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.92, 3,287.24 and 876.29 is: 1,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.92 : 3,287.24 = 876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.92/3,287.24 = 876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.92x = 3,287.24 × 876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.92x = 2,880,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,559.10/2,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.58

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