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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.59, 3,197.36 and 550.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.59, 3,197.36 and 550.31 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.59 : 3,197.36 = 550.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.59/3,197.36 = 550.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.59x = 3,197.36 × 550.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.59x = 1,759,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,524.57/2,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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