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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.04, 3,289.40 and 824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.04, 3,289.40 and 824.08 is: 1,236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.04 : 3,289.40 = 824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.04/3,289.40 = 824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.04x = 3,289.40 × 824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.04x = 2,710,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,728.75/2,193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.06

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