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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.78, 3,292.20 and 655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.78, 3,292.20 and 655.78 is: 983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.78 : 3,292.20 = 655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.78/3,292.20 = 655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.78x = 3,292.20 × 655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.78x = 2,158,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,958.92/2,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.68

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