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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.81, 3,289.14 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.81, 3,289.14 and 549.45 is: 824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.81 : 3,289.14 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.81/3,289.14 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.81x = 3,289.14 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.81x = 1,807,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,217.97/2,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.16

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