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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.21, 3,291.35 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.21, 3,291.35 and 550.75 is: 826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.21 : 3,291.35 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.21/3,291.35 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.21x = 3,291.35 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.21x = 1,812,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,711.01/2,194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.13

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