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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.96, 3,289.98 and 1,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.96, 3,289.98 and 1,544.96 is: 2,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.96 : 3,289.98 = 1,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.96/3,289.98 = 1,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.96x = 3,289.98 × 1,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.96x = 5,082,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,901.52/2,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.82

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