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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.96, 3,289.44 and 549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.96, 3,289.44 and 549.50 is: 824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.96 : 3,289.44 = 549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.96/3,289.44 = 549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.96x = 3,289.44 × 549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.96x = 1,807,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,547.28/2,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.25

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