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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.39, 3,290.09 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.39, 3,290.09 and 550.04 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.39 : 3,290.09 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.39/3,290.09 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.39x = 3,290.09 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.39x = 1,809,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,661.90/2,193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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