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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.75, 3,286.01 and 893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.75, 3,286.01 and 893.31 is: 1,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.75 : 3,286.01 = 893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.75/3,286.01 = 893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.75x = 3,286.01 × 893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.75x = 2,935,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,421.13/2,190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.92

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