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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.62, 3,285.90 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.62, 3,285.90 and 547.16 is: 820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.62 : 3,285.90 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.62/3,285.90 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.62x = 3,285.90 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.62x = 1,797,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,913.04/2,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.73

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