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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.84, 3,287.10 and 893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.84, 3,287.10 and 893.40 is: 1,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.84 : 3,287.10 = 893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.84/3,287.10 = 893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.84x = 3,287.10 × 893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.84x = 2,936,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,695.14/2,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.44

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