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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.98, 3,283.56 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.98, 3,283.56 and 545.58 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.98 : 3,283.56 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.98/3,283.56 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.98x = 3,283.56 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.98x = 1,791,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,444.66/2,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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