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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.28, 3,096.12 and 893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.28, 3,096.12 and 893.22 is: 1,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.28 : 3,096.12 = 893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.28/3,096.12 = 893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.28x = 3,096.12 × 893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.28x = 2,765,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,516.31/2,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.35

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