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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.09, 3,292.53 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.09, 3,292.53 and 551.60 is: 827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.09 : 3,292.53 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.09/3,292.53 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.09x = 3,292.53 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.09x = 1,816,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,159.55/2,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.37

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