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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.44, 3,286.98 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.44, 3,286.98 and 547.98 is: 821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.44 : 3,286.98 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.44/3,286.98 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.44x = 3,286.98 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.44x = 1,801,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,199.30/2,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.92

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