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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.26, 3,294.13 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.26, 3,294.13 and 552.67 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.26 : 3,294.13 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.26/3,294.13 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.26x = 3,294.13 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.26x = 1,820,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,577.55/2,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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