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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.56, 3,288.72 and 1,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.56, 3,288.72 and 1,039.04 is: 1,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.56 : 3,288.72 = 1,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.56/3,288.72 = 1,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.56x = 3,288.72 × 1,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.56x = 3,417,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,111.63/2,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.79

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