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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.24, 3,289.80 and 732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.24, 3,289.80 and 732 is: 1,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.24 : 3,289.80 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.24/3,289.80 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.24x = 3,289.80 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.24x = 2,408,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,133.60/2,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.98

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