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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.08, 3,289.53 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.08, 3,289.53 and 549.59 is: 824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.08 : 3,289.53 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.08/3,289.53 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.08x = 3,289.53 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.08x = 1,807,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,892.79/2,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.36

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