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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.28, 3,289.24 and 732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.28, 3,289.24 and 732.09 is: 1,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.28 : 3,289.24 = 732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.28/3,289.24 = 732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.28x = 3,289.24 × 732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.28x = 2,408,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,032.96/2,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.91

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