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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.13, 3,295.70 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.13, 3,295.70 and 553.80 is: 830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.13 : 3,295.70 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.13/3,295.70 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.13x = 3,295.70 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.13x = 1,825,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,170.33/2,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.71

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