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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.21, 3,289.46 and 732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.21, 3,289.46 and 732.38 is: 1,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.21 : 3,289.46 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.21/3,289.46 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.21x = 3,289.46 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.21x = 2,409,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,114.61/2,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.44

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