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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.28, 3,289.95 and 712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.28, 3,289.95 and 712.46 is: 1,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.28 : 3,289.95 = 712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.28/3,289.95 = 712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.28x = 3,289.95 × 712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.28x = 2,343,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,966.00/2,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.70

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