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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.52, 3,293.76 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.52, 3,293.76 and 734.73 is: 1,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.52 : 3,293.76 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.52/3,293.76 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.52x = 3,293.76 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.52x = 2,420,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,024.28/2,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.26

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