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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.89, 3,296.84 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.89, 3,296.84 and 554.54 is: 831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.89 : 3,296.84 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.89/3,296.84 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.89x = 3,296.84 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.89x = 1,828,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,210.40/2,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.80

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