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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.47, 3,288.69 and 549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.47, 3,288.69 and 549.01 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.47 : 3,288.69 = 549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.47/3,288.69 = 549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.47x = 3,288.69 × 549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.47x = 1,805,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,523.70/2,192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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