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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.87, 3,290.98 and 733.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.87, 3,290.98 and 733.03 is: 1,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.87 : 3,290.98 = 733.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.87/3,290.98 = 733.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.87x = 3,290.98 × 733.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.87x = 2,412,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,375.18/2,193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.60

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