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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.66, 3,293.71 and 734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.66, 3,293.71 and 734.92 is: 1,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.66 : 3,293.71 = 734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.66/3,293.71 = 734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.66x = 3,293.71 × 734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.66x = 2,420,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,625.94/2,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.46

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