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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.09, 3,291.10 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.09, 3,291.10 and 550.67 is: 825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.09 : 3,291.10 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.09/3,291.10 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.09x = 3,291.10 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.09x = 1,812,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,292.20/2,194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.99

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