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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.93, 3,292.21 and 655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.93, 3,292.21 and 655.93 is: 983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.93 : 3,292.21 = 655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.93/3,292.21 = 655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.93x = 3,292.21 × 655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.93x = 2,159,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,459.31/2,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.84

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