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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.76, 3,328.56 and 1,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.76, 3,328.56 and 1,192.48 is: 1,789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.76 : 3,328.56 = 1,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.76/3,328.56 = 1,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.76x = 3,328.56 × 1,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.76x = 3,969,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,241.23/2,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.75

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