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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.68, 3,291.84 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.68, 3,291.84 and 655.68 is: 983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.68 : 3,291.84 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.68/3,291.84 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.68x = 3,291.84 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.68x = 2,158,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,393.65/2,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.47

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