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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.49, 3,291.73 and 655.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.49, 3,291.73 and 655.49 is: 983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.49 : 3,291.73 = 655.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.49/3,291.73 = 655.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.49x = 3,291.73 × 655.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.49x = 2,157,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,696.10/2,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.23

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