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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.74, 3,290.50 and 550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.74, 3,290.50 and 550.25 is: 825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.74 : 3,290.50 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.74/3,290.50 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.74x = 3,290.50 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.74x = 1,810,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,597.63/2,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.35

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