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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.26, 3,288.68 and 731.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.26, 3,288.68 and 731.62 is: 1,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.26 : 3,288.68 = 731.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.26/3,288.68 = 731.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.26x = 3,288.68 × 731.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.26x = 2,406,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,064.06/2,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.03

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