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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.94, 3,293.89 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.94, 3,293.89 and 552.45 is: 828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.94 : 3,293.89 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.94/3,293.89 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.94x = 3,293.89 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.94x = 1,819,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,706.77/2,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.67

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