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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.68, 3,290.54 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.68, 3,290.54 and 550.23 is: 825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.68 : 3,290.54 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.68/3,290.54 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.68x = 3,290.54 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.68x = 1,810,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,551.07/2,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.35

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