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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.10, 3,293.19 and 656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.10, 3,293.19 and 656.74 is: 984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.10 : 3,293.19 = 656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.10/3,293.19 = 656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.10x = 3,293.19 × 656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.10x = 2,162,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,769.60/2,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.82

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