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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.85, 3,289.16 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.85, 3,289.16 and 549.30 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.85 : 3,289.16 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.85/3,289.16 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.85x = 3,289.16 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.85x = 1,806,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,716.40/2,192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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