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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.84, 3,290.66 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.84, 3,290.66 and 550.30 is: 825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.84 : 3,290.66 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.84/3,290.66 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.84x = 3,290.66 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.84x = 1,810,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,850.20/2,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.42

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