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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,295.65 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,295.65 and 553.70 is: 830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,295.65 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,295.65 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,295.65 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 1,824,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,811.72/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.49

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