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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193, 3,289.56 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193, 3,289.56 and 549.60 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193 : 3,289.56 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193/3,289.56 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193x = 3,289.56 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193x = 1,807,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,942.18/2,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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