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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.86, 3,290.80 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.86, 3,290.80 and 733 is: 1,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.86 : 3,290.80 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.86/3,290.80 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.86x = 3,290.80 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.86x = 2,412,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,156.40/2,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.50

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