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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.68, 3,291.66 and 733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.68, 3,291.66 and 733.83 is: 1,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.68 : 3,291.66 = 733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.68/3,291.66 = 733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.68x = 3,291.66 × 733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.68x = 2,415,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,525.03/2,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.63

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