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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.92, 3,290.89 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.92, 3,290.89 and 550.47 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.92 : 3,290.89 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.92/3,290.89 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.92x = 3,290.89 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.92x = 1,811,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,536.22/2,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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