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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.40, 3,293.06 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.40, 3,293.06 and 656.40 is: 984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.40 : 3,293.06 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.40/3,293.06 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.40x = 3,293.06 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.40x = 2,161,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,564.58/2,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.59

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