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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.24, 3,289.98 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.24, 3,289.98 and 549.80 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.24 : 3,289.98 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.24/3,289.98 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.24x = 3,289.98 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.24x = 1,808,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,814.55/2,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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